Description of Elective Experience:
Shadow and participate in day-to-day activities of private practice veterinarians specializing in production medicine for swine and poultry.
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
3 full time food animal veterinarians on staff. Student will be supervised by a veterinarian at all times.
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
Student will shadow one or more veterinarians each day. Exact times will vary, but expect 7-10 hours 5 days a week.
Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info):
Room and board included at no charge. Students will need their own transportation. No pets.
Supervisor:
Michael Pierdon, VMD
Contact email:
Address:
180 Hershey Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-8628
United StatesAnimal Type:
Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
40