Southgate Veterinary Clinic, OH

Description of Elective Experience: 

We are a newly remodeled facility. We have six exam rooms, a large treatment area, a surgical suite, along with seperate dog and cat wards. We service a large clientele of mostly dogs and cats. We do all in-house labs with Idexx CBC Procyte and Catalyst, that offer telemedicine capabilities.  We have digital radiology and will be getting an ultrasound machine in the near future. We offer full dental cleanings and extractions. There is a comference room for students/doctor case review. Student housing is available. We are also one of two clinics that students would have access to work at with both having the same equipment.  The clinic has full clinic alarm system for added security and safety. The future plan is to make this a 24 hour hospital when staffing allows. The website has not been updated yet. It will be after the first of the year.

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

We have an Office Manager, 2-3 licensed Technicians.  Complete Idexx blood machines with in-house Thyroid/cortisol testing. Digital radiology with telemedicine capabilities.  We have 6 exam rooms with a large treatment room.  Break room and outside deck/patio for staff. Dog and cat ward. 

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

Student housing is available. There is a private attached house that has a  kitchen, laundry service, bedrooms and shared bathroom. The clinic is under security alarms for safety. Students will be expected to do night and weekend checks on in-house patients with continuous contact with the Doctor on call. They will be allowed to assist with surgeries, exam room appointments, dentals, client communication, and any other duties that they feel comfortable assisting with. They will be allowed to observe and work as much as they would like. We are not  a 24 hr clinic at this point but plan on going that way in the future.

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

There is two fully furnished bedrooms and living area available on a first come/first serve basis. Full kitchen and dinette with all utensils provided except food. There is a deck with large picnic table for use during good weather.  Washer and dryer for laundry. There are many fast food, restaurants and walmart/kroger within a mile. No pets are allowed.

Supervisor: 
DeWayne Weaver DVM
Website: 
southgatevet.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
3142 US highway 68 S
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
During normal business hours. 40 or more hours a week.