Red Hills Equine Service, GA

Description of Elective Experience: 

The student will gain experience in the daily workings of an ambulatory equine practice with a focus on preventive care and maintenance. By observing and participating in all aspects of the practice, the student will obtain a better feel for how a primary care facility operates, from field procedures to billing and account management.

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

The practice employs one technician and off-site office management and accounting assistance. We are equipped with Powerfloat dentistry tools to accommodate the large number of dental procedures we perform. We have a DR system for taking excellent quality radiographs in the field.

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

The student will be expected to be available from Monday - Friday from 9-6 for routine calls, and to be available on evenings and weekends for emergency calls if needed.

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

No charge to student. No pets allowed (pets already here!)

Supervisor: 
Mary M Rogers, DVM
Contact email: 
Address: 
81 Fox Meadow Lane
Thomasville, GA 31757
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40-50