Description of Elective Experience:
small animal general practice
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
Access to Plumbs manual and VIN
Idexx in house equipment(Catalyst One, Procyte, Sediview, Urine Analyzer, Digital radiology, ECG & Telemedicine)
Oncura Ultrasound
Imagist-Vetscan for fecals, cytologies and blood smear reviews with option for an expert review
Dental x-rays, cleanings, basic extractions
Vemo and Life Window One monitoring
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9a-5p
Student will be shadowing in some events and learning skills in others. Student will place iv catheters, intubate surgery patients, learning routine care for puppies/kittens, reviewing lab work, watching surgical procedures like spays/neuters, mass removals, shadowing how to speak with clients.
Supervisor:
Mary Olson, DVM
Website:
www.wheeling-glendaleanimalhospital.com
Contact email:
Address:
1710 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
United StatesAnimal Type:
Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
32
Global engagement opportunity:
No