Independence Animal Hospital, KS

Description of Elective Experience: 

If you are considering a career in mixed animal medicine in a tight knit small-town community, come visit the Independence team! We are a three-doctor practice with a strong support staff that allows us to provide high quality care. We enjoy a diverse medical and surgical caseload while equipped with digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, therapy laser, indoor stocks, outdoor pen area, hydraulic tilt chute, and an OB chute.

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

Ultrasound, digital radiograph, digital dental radiograph,  therapy laser, indoor stocks, hydraulic tilt chute and OB shute

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

Physical exams (including cow/calf)
Formulate treatment plans
Diagnostic interpretation
Assisting surgeon
Dentistry - prophylaxis & extractions
Client communication
Obtaining medical histories
Anesthesia planning & monitoring
Join DVM on emergency calls
Maintain medical records

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

Hotel lodging will be provided

Supervisor: 
Dr Epp
Website: 
http://www.independenceanimalhospital.com/
Contact email: 
Externships@heartlandvetpartners.com
Address: 
2403 West Main
Independence, KS 67301
United States
Animal Type: 
Mixed Animal
Practice or Institution Type: 
Hospitals, Referrals, ER
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
at least 40