This practice is 100% Standardbred racetrack. On your elective you will become familar with lameness exams, including the physical exams, diagnostic blocking, therapeutic joint injections, and diagnostic imaging. Our practice utilizes digital xray, ultrasound, upper airway endoscopy and 3M endoscopy. Surgery is limited to lacerations and a lot of castrations! The student will get to see how a veterinarian works on a daily basis at a racetrack with the horses and understand the effectiveness of communication. It is a very professional experience and we try to have the latest equipment on hand to make the job fun.
The practice has one full time tech and another veterinarian that works part time. Any book that is relevant to equine medicine we have.
The student will be expected to show up every day in professional attire (i.e. khakis and either a polo shirt or long sleeve weather dependent). The student will spend all day with Dr. Stanek observing and participating with the cases. You can expect to work 6 days a week. We are done by 4-5 most every day. A good attitude and a willingness to learn is expected.
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The student will stay in an extended stay hotel and pets usually are not an issue. Student housing costs are paid for by the practice.