Harvard Veterinary Clinic, IL

Description of Elective Experience: 

      The student will be immersed in all aspects of the practice of clinical medicine in a private practice setting.  The extern is expected to perform all medical diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and surgical tasks associated with daily private practice.  Practice management will also be included in daily duites.  The student will be expected to partcipate in all of these activities on a daily basis in a hands on manner and will be working in collaberation with dedicated doctor to enhance proficiency in all tasks encountered. 

     Duties will consist of performance of  routine immunizations, diagnosis/treatment of illness, and all surgical procedures presented through the clinic on a daily basis. Students will be challenged to participate in every aspect of daily practice.

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

We have two veterinary hospitals that the extern will be working in.  Both have complete in house lab equipment, digital radiography, ultrasound and surgical facilities.  Practice management exposure will include both server based and cloud based management systems.

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

Students will be expected to shadow and interact in case management of all cases presented.  They will be encouraged to perform all tasks of a graduate veterinarian and will have a doctor present at all times to assist.  

Supervisor: 
Shawn M costello DVM
Website: 
harvardveterinaryclinic.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
PO Box 208
712 W Brink St
Harvard, IL 60033
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
60