Pet's Favorite Vet, SC

Description of Elective Experience: 

Single doctor new startup providing companion animal wellness and chronic disease care as well as starting dental and surgical care in Feb '21.  We see a mix of well and sick visits and have a diverse clientele allowing use of problem solving skills in budget constrained situations and high quality medical practice with other clients.  In addition to traditional training, owner of the practice is Chi certified in acupuncture and the practice is Fear Free Certified.  Extern will be able to discuss cases with the doctor, examine patients develop diagnostic and treatment plans, and assist in dentistry and surgery.  For those interested, there is also discussion of the financial side of starting and running a practice.

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

3.5 support staff, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, full in-house lab, surgical monitoring with EKG, NIBP, SpO2, and Temp.

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

Hours:  Wed-Fri 9 AM - 7 PM.  Sat 9 AM - 3 PM - 30 min for lunch daily

Doctor present at all times

Supervisor: 
Caroline Cofer
Website: 
www.petsfavoritevet.com
Address: 
411 Bellport Dr
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40