Hillcrest Animal Hospital, OH

Description of Elective Experience: 

At Hillcrest Animal Hospital students will gain the experience of our exceptional culture and high-quality medicine.  Our facility is located in an east side suburb of Cleveland, Ohio.  Cleveland is quickly becoming known for its theater district, beaches, restaurants and more. 

With our diverse clientele students will experience preventative care, urgent care, dental care, dermatology, behavior, disease management and more. 

Our single-doctor companion animal practice sees dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets and exotics.  In addition to time in out-patient appointments and surgeries, students will gain experience in our on-site laboratory and pharmacy.  We will also share our “best practices” in leadership and staff communication.  

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

We have the latest in diagnostics in digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, surgical laser and the latest in surgical monitoring and anesthetic equipment. 

Students will find our practice is well managed and our staff is dedicated, talented and some of the most caring in our profession.

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

Our practice is open Monday through Thursday from 9-6, Friday 9-5 and Saturday 830-12.  We will offer flexibility to the student during their time with us to ensure they have an opportunity to experience the wide range of doctor coaching and mentoring.  Depending on surgical case load, we may ask student to travel to our main campus 10 minutes away for some of their surgical experience.  We expect the students will provide support to our doctors during their time in our program to ensure the most hands-on learning experience possible. 

  • Student will learn and become responsible for scribing and assisting during outpatient appointments.  This includes charting in the electronic medical record before and during the appointment.
  • Student will learn and become responsible for client and staff education, its documentation and taking primary/secondary case responsibility when deemed appropriate. 
  • Students will participate in daily case discussions
  • Students will be allowed to assist in surgeries
  • Students will develop diagnostic plans
  • Student will be expected to perform physical exams

 

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

No charge private mother-in-law suite available about 20 minutes from the practice.  The spacious accomadation located in one of the owners home has a furnished bedroom, bath, living room, and kitchen.  Willing to discuss bringing your pet.  Practice would provide free daycare for pets during work hours in our on-site luxury boarding/daycare facility.  Experienced pet stylists also available.

 

Supervisor: 
Kelli Sue Kerwin, CVPM
Website: 
www.hillcrestanimalhospitalohio.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
26800 Highland Rd.
Richmond Heights, OH 44143
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40