Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital, NJ

Description of Elective Experience: 

We are a canine/feline general practice with 10 doctors.  Students will have the opportunity to shadow our doctors in both exam room and surgical settings.

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

We have 10 doctors with around 50 support staff employees.  We have full service pharnacy as well as a pet hotel within our hospital.  We utilize electronic medical records and are equipped with digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, and ultrasound.  We perform soft tissue and some orthopedic surgeries as well as dental procedures.

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

The student will shadow our doctors and work the typical hours of a doctor's week (40-50).  They will both observe and have hands-on experience with our patients.

Supervisor: 
Daniel Thomasey
Website: 
www.oakhurstvet.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
225 Monmouth Road
Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital, NJ 07755
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40-50