Metropolitan Veterinary Emergency, KY

Description of Elective Experience: 

Metropolitan Veterinary Emergency Services is offering a clinical externship for students in Years 3 and 4. Students will gain experience in the following
areas:
‣ Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
‣ Point of Care Ultrasound (AFAST/TFAST/GFAST)
observation and usage.
‣ Emergency Procedure observations and
depending on student level, hands on
opportunities
‣ Case management with various specialists
including a boarded Criticalist, Internist,
Neurologist, Dermatologist, and Surgeons.
Additionally clinicians with practice limited to of
Ophthalmology and Dental care.
‣ Strengthen physical examination skills, diagnosis
and treatment of common ER presentations

• Depending on school clinical setup, externships
can be considered in 2 week blocks on
a first come, first serve basis.

• Shift timings will vary based on ER staffing and
externship coordinator. Students will
work with externship coordinator to
meet requirements of university and
personal goals.

• We are located in Louisville, KY. Known for
bourbon, horses, and bluegrass,
Louisville is home to a very lively
nightlife and food scene. For more
information visit https://lifeinlou.com/
live

• Contact tmarshall.mves@gmail.com or the
clinic directly, asking for Dr. Marshall at
502-266-7007.

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

-CT

-MRI

-Multiple Ultrasounds

-Full technical staff

-Surgical, Dental, Dentistry, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Criticalist 

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

Based on goals established between student and externship coordinator at beginning of externship

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

Direct Housing provided from the clinic is not available. On a case by case basis a spare room is available with the externship coordinator 

Supervisor: 
Taylor Marshall
Website: 
https://metrovetlouisville.com/
Contact email: 
Address: 
11800 Capital Way
Louisville, KY 40299
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
20-40