Grass Lake Animal Hospital, MI

Description of Elective Experience: 

We are a corporate owned (Amerivet) clinic in Grass Lake, MI. The practice is in a rural area with longtime residents and clientele. We are exclusively small animal. Small staff of 9 total: 2 DVMs, 1 PM, 2 LVTs, 2 VAs, 2 CSRs. We have a very collaborative and welcoming team and all are willing to teach and answer questions. 

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

Staffing:

Sarah Laabs, DVM: Missouri College of VetMed (graduated 2014) Employed at GLAH since 2020

Jamie Cottrell, DVM: Auburn University of VetMed (graduated 2016) Employed at GLAH since 2022

Courtney Knopps, PM: Employed at GLAH since 2013

Bre, LVT: MSU (graduated 2018) Employed at GLAH since 2022

Kristin, LVT: MSU (graduated 2003) Employed at GLAH since 2023

Ginny, VA: Employed at GLAH since 2020

Liz, VA: Employed at GLAH since 2023

Jennifer, CSR: Employed at GLAH since 2020

Laurie, CSR: Employed at GLAH since 2022

 

Equipment:

~Idexx Lab Machines and reference lab

~Idexx PACS system for radiographs

~Digital dental radiograph (DICOM)

~ Food: Hills

~ Butterfly Ultrasound for fast scans

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

M: 8-6:30, T: 8-6:30, W: CLOSED, Th: 8-5 (only 1 DVM in hospital), F: 8-5

Student will be shadowing DVMs with opportunity for growth, questions, and development. Occasional hands-on support may be requested. 

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

NA

Supervisor: 
Courtney Knopps
Website: 
www.grasslakeanimalhospital.com
Address: 
1101 Norvell Rd
PO Box 768
Grass Lake, MI 49240
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
39