The Pony Express Veterinary Hospital, OH

Description of Elective Experience: 

Interact with clients during examinations, developing communication skills as you gather history and create a treatment plan.   Gain experience with diagnostic equipment, which includes digital x-rays, ultrasound and in-house laboratory testing.  Gain experience with anesthesia induction and monitoring during surgical procedures and post operate care.  Develop understanding of business and back office tasks associated with veterinary practice. 

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

We have four Associate Veterinarians with over 30 years of experience in both Equine and small animal traditional and alternative medicine.  State of the art digital x-ray, ultrasound equipment, and in-house laboratory machines.  Extensive library of medical Journals, textbooks, and training manual for diagnostic equipment. Idexx learning center and paid continuing education at Midwest Conference and through drug representatives.  Idexx in-house lab and reference lab, Cornerstone medical software, and telemedicine consultants for digital x-ray. 

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

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to; the assisting of small animal veterinarians during surgery and diagnosing and treatment plans for small animal patients. 

Supervisor: 
Jennifer Evans
Website: 
www.ponyexpressvet.com
Address: 
893 Lower Bellbrook Rd.
Xenia, OH 45385
United States
Specialties: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
At least a 40 hour work week, with the option of Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, Fridays 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am to 2:30 pm