Southern California Veterinary Hospital, CA

Description of Elective Experience: 

We are a four DVM general practice is a suburb of Los Angeles, California.  We exclusively see cats and dogs.  We are fully equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, digital dental radiology, and video otoscopy.  Our case load is substantial and varied.  We do quite a bit of dermatology and surgery.  Students will be able to shadow veterinarians in examination rooms, scrub in and assist in surgeries, and help provide treatments to dogs and cats.

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

Four DVMs with 2-3 DVMs per day.  We are open 8-8 Monday - Friday and 8-6 Saturday and Sunday.  We have digital radiology, ultrasound, digital dental radiology and video otoscopy and rhinoscopy.  We have two RVT's and multiple assistant and ancillary personnel.  The facility is 3,200 square feet with 4 exam rooms.  We are located in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles California, Woodland Hills.

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

Students will be responsible for shadowing veterinarians and discussing cases.  The will also be part of treatment and diagnostic plans.  They may observe and in some cases scrub in with surgeries.  Since we are open multiple days and times each day, each student can pick their own schedule.  We suggest about 35-40 hours per week.

Supervisor: 
George Cuellar, DVM, ABVP C/F
Website: 
socalvet.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
5421 Topanga Canyon Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
up to 60