Description of Elective Experience:
- Collaborate within a high-functioning team to learn hospital workflow and protocols
- Refine your animal restraint and technical skills (including sample collections, administering medications and more, dependent upon experience)
- Observe and participate in routine and emergency examinations, diagnostic
interpretations, and surgical and dental procedures - Improve your interpersonal and client communication skills
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
Access to in-house chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis, ultrasonography, and digital radiology (includes dental radiology.) A mobile ultrasonographer and orthopedic surgeon provide services regularly.
Our doctors have the full support of a terrific team of experienced support staff.
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
- Prepare and maintain examination rooms and treatment areas
- Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
- Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions to all clients
- Prepare clinical laboratory procedures as required
- Effectively position pets and take radiographs
- Admit and discharge patients following hospital policy and verbal or written orders
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Supervisor:
Abigail Searls
Website:
www.mogvethosp.com
Contact email:
Address:
437 South Cleveland Avenue
Mogadore, OH 44260
United StatesAnimal Type:
Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
20-40 hours per week
Global engagement opportunity:
No