Sault Animal Hospital is a mixed animal practice in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have a broad and varied case load. Extern experiences will encompass routine well pet checks, internal medicine cases, surgery (OHE, castrations, orthopedic, and soft tissue) and dental procedures. Large animal experiences will include herd checks, reproductive medicine, producer consultations for vaccine plans, etc. Equine experience will include routine care and wellness checks, field surgeries, dental care, lameness, internal medicine, and behavior consultations. We also have a vet that is trained in spinal manipulation (i.e. chiropractic) for both large and small animals. The clinic also provides care for local zoos and we are licensed wildlife care facility.
The clinic has 3 full time veterinarians and one part time. Staff includes (at this time) one LVT and 7 veterinary assistants. However, 3 of the vet assistants are currently enrolled in online Veterinary Technology programs. Staff also includes 3 receptionists, one office manager, one practice manager and one sterilization tech. The hospital is equipped with Idexx inhouse diagnostics, chemistry analyzer, procyte cbc, Urinalysis machine, microscopes (2), Idexx full digital radiograph unit inhouse as well as portable digital radiology for farm calls. Surgical equipment: 3 full anesthetic units with Cardell monitors (including capnographs), surgical packs, VetScapel surgical laser, Bovie electrosurgical unit, orthopedic equipment. Additionally: ICU unit with O2 cages, IV fluid pumps, IV infusion pump, EKG, Ultrasound (2- large and small animal). The hospital is also fully EMR (AVImark) including portable unit for farm calls. For farm calls, fully stocked, dedicated truck with Bowie unit and the hospital is equipped with stocks for inhouse equine procedures. The hospital also provides stem cell and PRP treatments as well.
The work week is Monday thru Friday, from 8-5, with an hour lunch. No Saturday hours. The student would be expected to be engaged during those hours. During that time, the student will spend their time between the various departments: surgery, routine medicine, etc. The student will have the support of the three full time veterinarians.
The practice owner has a separate cottage near to the clinic that will be available for the student to use, free of charge, during the externship if they so choose. If the student would rather obtain their own housing, there are several hotels in the area that will rent out on a weekly basis. The student may bring a pet to stay in the cottage if they so choose and may bring it to the clinic during the day if needed.