Mogadore Veterinary Hospital

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 States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
20-40 hours per week