Fox Veterinary Hospital, Inc., OH

Description of Elective Experience: 

Fox Veterinary Hospital, Inc. is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located at 10735 LaGrange Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035. Est. 1951; We are a 4 doctor(currently 2) small animal general practice that has 17 employees including 2 Veterinarians, 5 Registered Veterinary Technicians including the Practice Manager, 3 Veterinary Assistants, 4 Receptionists, 3 Kennel Assistants. We are owned by 4 Veterinarians and conduct business through a board of directors who meet monthly.

We predominantly see canine and feline patients with the exception of some exotics, pocket pets and avian patients. We are by appointment only practice, but will see emergencies when we are able; otherwise we have to refer to an emergency clinic. Our doctors see patients from 8:30am - 6:30pm Monday through Friday and we do hold vaccine appointments on Saturdays from 8am - 12pm. 

Externs will spend their time with each doctor during appointments and/or during surgery. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.: 
  • Family oriented
    • Great team of technicians and receptionists
    • Mentoring readily available 
    • Team approach to cases, if needed
    • Emergency support
  • Digital dental radiography and Idexx digital general radiology
    • Access to radiology consultation through Vet-Rad
  • Idexx labs in house 
    • CBC, Chemistry, Fructosamine, Phenobarb levels, Thyroid, SDMA
    • Photographic digital urinalysis and urine stick reader (Sedi-Vue)
    • Two microscopes
    • In house cultures and sensitivities
  • Idexx Out of Office labs available as well
  • Ultrasound
  • Tono-Pen tonometry
  • ECG monitor
  • Surgery (General and some orthopedic provided)
  • Occasional exotics/pocket pets/avian
  • Cremation services available on-site for owners convenience and peace of mind
  • Fear Free implementation 
  • Minimal Boarding/No grooming at this time.
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?: 

Student is expected to use this time to participate heavily in each case. Including but not limited to: perform physical exam, develop and implement diagnostic plan, communication with clients, and work closely with the staff. Students will also be given the opportunity to assist/perform in surgeries.

Hours and days of the week are flexible. (30-40 hours preferred)

Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info): 

Student housing is offered at no cost, with one of our board members. The student will have their own bedroom with full use of the home amenities.  

Supervisor: 
Sandy Naxer
Website: 
www.foxvets.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
10735 Lagrange Rd
elyria, OH 44035
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
up to 40 hours