Description of Elective Experience:
Our two-doctor mixed animal practice treats patients ranging from cats and dogs to horses and other farm animals. The student will ride along during farm calls, treat patients, assist with surgeries, utilize our Avimark database, and have daily discussions with the veterinarian. We are located in rural Indiana
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
Our clinic is a two-doctor small and large animal clinic in rural Indiana. We have four assistants and one office manager on our staff. We are open six days a week and see a variety of patients in-office and on farm calls. We utilize IDEXX laboratory equipment, an in-office and portable x-ray machine, and ultrasound machine.
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
- Student will be responsible for assisting veterinarian at farm calls
- Student will be responsible for updating medical records in Avimark database
- Student will be responsible for communicating medication needs with clients
- Students will participate in daily case discussions
- Students will be allowed to assist in surgeries
- Student will assist with lab work and x-rays
- Students will develop diagnostic plans
- Student will be expected to perform physical exams
Supervisor:
Rachel Low, DVM
Contact email:
Address:
119 1/2 N Walnut Street
Rising Sun, IN 47040
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Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
40
Global engagement opportunity:
No