Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, NJ

Description of Elective Experience: 

Rotating externship. RBVH is a 24-hour emergency and critical care facility, referral practice, general practice and house call service.

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

Morning rounds 7 days/week ; Library; Client Lectures, Lunch Lectures

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

The students are expected to be here at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. We have doctors on premise 24/7.

Allowed:

  • Shadowing
  • Participation in Rounds
  • Restraint for procedures – at the discretion of doctor
  • Observation in the OR

Restricted:

  • Performing procedures, treatments or examinations
  • Participation in codes
  • Updating clients
  • Verbal direction to staff
  • Participation in hospital meetings other than rounds and lectures
Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info): 

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital has courtesy housing available for student externs and visiting doctors located just 4 miles from the hospital.  This is a dormitory-style living arrangement and you may be asked to share your room with another extern.  Please note that with limited space it will be booked on a first come, first serve basis.  Additionally, we have a few employees who offer a room at an affordable nightly rate.

Supervisor: 
Julie McCarthy- Extern Coordinator
Website: 
www.redbankvet.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
197 Hance Avenue
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40