Oz Animal Hospital, IL

Description of Elective Experience: 

Busy small animal general private practice serving all patient needs.  We are AAHA accredited and Cat Friendly Certified.  Regarding AAHA Accredidation - The American Animal Hospital Association is the only organization to accredit companion veterinary hospitals. The AAHA Standards of Accreditation are composed of 940 standards and 18 categories covering all areas of veterinary practice—from anesthesia and pain management to recordkeeping and client communication. Pets are our passion, and keeping them healthy is our #1 priority.  Regarding Cat Friendly Certtification - The Cat Friendly Practice program is a global initiative designed to elevate care for cats by reducing stress and making visits easier for cats and caregivers. Our team members understand how to approach and handle cats in a gentle, empathetic, and caring manner.

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

We have full in-house diagnostics, digital radiology, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, laser therapy, stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, anesthetic monitoring, suction, hot air blanket equipment, and much more.  We foster communication, leadership, and continued education for all staff members.  We have an experienced practice management team to support you and all of our team members.  We primarily hire experienced staff members in our technical and client care departments.  We have excellent staff support throughout the hospital with optimal doctor-to-technician ratios in exam rooms and in surgery.  We are a modern practice with the latest technology for communicating with clients and staff members including being a paperless practice.

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

40 hours a week, 5 days a week, (can be modified).  Stuedents will be shadowing doctors in all areas of the practice from exam rooms to surgery.  Students will be asked to answer medical questions and come up with medical reasoning for all cases and review all lab work.  

Supervisor: 
Dr. Tracey Maione
Website: 
www.ozanimalhospital.com
Address: 
7001 N Glenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40