North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital, NC

Description of Elective Experience: 

Externs will have a rounded general practice experience. There will be opportunities to work with 11 doctors within a range of experiences: surgery, appointments, and urgent care.

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

NMAH has a staff of 40+. We have 12 exam rooms for 11 doctors with a pharmacy staffed by an RVT. We have a full boarding facility, multiple diagnostic tools (including US/digital x-ray), IDEXX lab equipment, and 3 surgery suites and a 3 table dental suite.  We do laparoscopic, orthopedic, dental, and soft tissue surgeries. We have the ability to do chemo therapy and laser therapy. We have urgent care hours every day. We are a full service hospital.

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

During the externs time at NMAH, he/she will go in exam rooms with a doctor, assist in surgery, and be a part of urgent care. 

Supervisor: 
Aaron Kunkel (plus all DVMs in practice)
Website: 
www.nmah.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
19126 Statesville Road
Cornelius, NC 28031
United States
Animal Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40+