Description of Elective Experience:
The student will be involved in the management of cases from presentation to medical or surgical management as indicated. The student will be allowed to scrub into surgical procedures and assist the primary surgeon.
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
10 veterinarians, 3 specialists, 35 technicians
Full inhouse laboratory diagnostics, oxygen units, CT, rehab center, fluroscopy, digital radiographs, ultrasound
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
The student will be on a M-F schedule of 8-5 or 6 depending on case load that day. If the student would prefer evening or overnight experiences they are available as our clinic is a 24-7 general, specialty, referral and emergency hospital.
Supervisor:
Mark Koshko DVM, DABVP (canine/feline)
Website:
metzgeranimal.com
Contact email:
Address:
1044 Benner Pike
State College, PA 16801
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Animal Type:
Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
40