Reata Equine Hospital, TX

Description of Elective Experience: 

Externs are assigned to a clinician on a rotating basis every day, and are expected to participate in hospital treatments, clinic appointments, mobile appointments, night checks, and emergencies.  All of the Reata clinicians will quiz the students, and guide them through basic hands on skills.

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

Reata has four clinicians, four office staff, and six technicians.  DXR, ultrasound, digital endoscope, in house lab, etc are used daily.

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

Externs are assigned to a clinician on a rotating basis every day, and are expected to participate in hospital treatments, clinic appointments, mobile appointments, night checks, and emergencies.  All of the Reata clinicians will quiz the students, and guide them through basic hands on skills.  The office at Reata is open 8am-5pm M-F, and 8am-12pm on Saturday.  There is a clinician and a technician on call 24 hrs/day, and a surgical team on standby.  Students are expected to be hands-on (at the clinicians' discretion).  

Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info): 

Reata provides an on-site apartment with a full kitchen and all linens provided.  No pets allowed.  Students have full access to the veterinary library onsite.  

Supervisor: 
LINDA DEMETRUK
Website: 
reataequinehospital.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
710 GAIL DR
Weatherford, TX 76085
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
Variable, depending on emergencies. Minimum 9 hours/day.