Ohio Alleycat Resource Center, OH

Description of Elective Experience: 

Ohio Alleycat Resource Center is a feline only facility that has a high volume low cost spay/neuter clinic, a low cost wellness clinic, barn cat program and an Adoption Center.

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

We have 2 veterinarians, 4 RVT's, and over 10 support staff.  We have a digital xray machine, Idexx Catalyst, microscope, digital dental xrays, high speed dental unit, and anesthetic monitoring equipment.    

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

Monday-Friday 6-8 hrs a day depending on if in the spay/neuter clinic or in the shelter.  There is an opportunity to learn high volume spay/neuter surgery on feral cats, examine cats being placed for adoption, administering vaccinations, learning shelter medicine protocols and exposure to see many feline diseases.  Opportunity to shadow and support other surgeries such as enucleations, limb/tail amputations and see many dental procedures.  

Supervisor: 
Dr. Megan Kramer
Website: 
ohioalleycat.org
Address: 
5619 Orlando Place
Cincinnati, OH 45227
United States
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40