Pennsylvania State University, Animal Diagnostic Laboratory

Description of Elective Experience: 

The experience consists of observing and participating in veterinary diagnostic lab procedures with emphasis on avian species (mainly poultry and wildlife).  The procedures include client interviews for histories, blood collection, gross post mortem exams, histopathology and other supporting tests including serology, bacteriology, parasitology, molecular biology. Field trips to sites such as farms, hatcheries, processing plants, off-site meetings may be incorporated as schedules allow.

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

All equipment, staff, and resource materials appropriate to AAVLD- accredited veterinary diagnositic lab are present on-site.

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

In general, the student will be expected to be at the laboratory from 8:30 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday (excluding major holidays), with minor variations if field experiences require.  Both shadowing and actual support / participation are expected depending on the task.  If the length of stay allows, the student will be expected to present a diagnostic case or topic in which she or he was involved during the rotation.

Supervisor: 
Dr. Patricia Dunn and Dr. Eva Wallner-Pendleton
Contact email: 
Address: 
Animal Diagnostic Lab, 100 Wiley Lane
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802-1110
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
~ 40 hours