Grand Prix Equine, CT

Description of Elective Experience: 

Ambulatory equine sports medicine practice with full complement of general health services (wellness care, endoscopy dentistry)

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.: 

7 doctor practice with multiple support staff, fully stocked vehicles, send out laboratory - no hospitalized cases.

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?: 

5 day week, availability for weekend ER as they arise.  Students should be able to discuss case work up, perform basic hand skills and assist with more advanced procedures as the setting arises.  Doctors are always supported by technicians, so no true student support is necessary during scheduled appointments.

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

Our apartment housing is scheduled to be renovated by July 1.  If this changes, our practice will be in touch with reasonable alternatives.

 Contact info

Tori Travers - ttravers@grandprixequine.com

Dr Caitlin Rothacker - crothacker@grandprixequine.com

Supervisor: 
Caitlin Rothacker
Website: 
www.grandprixequine.com
Contact email: 
crothacker@grandprixequine.com
Address: 
143 Mount Pleasant Road
Newtown, CT 06470
United States
Animal Type: 
Large Animal
Equine
Practice or Institution Type: 
Hospitals, Referrals, ER
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40-50