Island Exotic Veterinary Care, NY

Description of Elective Experience: 

IEVC is a very busy avian-exotic full service animal hospital.  Extern will gain exposure to many different species and common medical, surgical, and emergency procedures. Extern will shadow one of two staff veterinarians during the 2 week program.

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

there are 2 staff doctors that run the clinic, plus 2 licensed veterinary technicians and several assistants.  This is a full service animal hospital with diagnostic imaging, in-house lab, surgery suite, and 24 hour care. Extensive library with assigned reading.

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

Student will participate in morning and evening rounds, and learn the handling and restraint of all common pet exotics.  Mostly a shadowing experience with some hands-on support following initial orientation.  Student will have 40+ hours per week for 2 week rotation.

Supervisor: 
Dr. Heidi Hoefer
Website: 
www.islandexoticvet.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
591 East Jericho Tpk
Huntington Station, NY 11746
United States
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40 hrs/week