Description of Elective Experience:
We are an AAHA accredited, privately owned practice. We are prepared to conduct externships for students to complete their DVM studies. Students will work hands-on and observing our head doctor for 4 weeks.
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
Our hospital is equipped to…
- Perform routine wellness and urgent care for dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and birds
- Perform routine and complicated surgeries with full monitoring ability
- Perform dental cleanings and extractions with dental x-rays
- Process a variety of in-house lab testing for blood, urine, and cytologies
- Perform Therapy Laser, Acupuncture, Cryotherapy and Herbal Therapy treatments
- Capture high resolution digital radiographs
- Maintain paperless digital records
- We have on staff one full-time doctor, one part-time relief doctor, and one holistic health specialist
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
Externs will be:
- Documenting chart notes for SOAPs and lab interpretations
- Examining and assisting in interpreting lab results for in clinic and referred tests
- Performing dental scalings and taking radiographs
- Taking part in conducting physical exams
- Observing and assisting with surgeries
- Doing anesthesia for surgery patients
- Communicating with owners
Students will work 35 to 40 hours per week for 4 weeks, in direct supervision of the head doctor, Vera Calpeno.
Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info):
We have two different housing options, dependent on availability. We have an efficiency apartment, with a private bathroom and kitchen, on the business owner's private property. We also have a basement efficiency, with a private bathroom and kitchenette.
Supervisor:
Vera Calpeno
Website:
www.happytailsvethospital.com
Contact email:
Address:
4499 Mountain Rd.
Pasadena, MD 21122
United StatesAnimal Type:
Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
35 to 40
Global engagement opportunity:
No