Spring Mill Veterinary Service, IN

Description of Elective Experience: 

The externship will consist of both food animal and small animal medicine and surgery.  The practice focuses on herd health procedures such as vaccination program design and implementation, pregancy diagnosis and ultrasound.  The small animal consists of both appointments and surgeries.  We work closely with 3 different county humane societies to provide supervised surgery experiences for the extern.

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

The practice consists of one board certified veterinarian in beef cattle practice, a mixed animal new graduate and a small animal veterinarian.  There are 4 support veterinary assistants.  

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

Students will have the opportunity to assist Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8-5,  Thursday and Saturday 8-12.  They will be able to participate in after hours emergencies also.

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

Depending on the student, they can stay with either veterinarians.  Usually students do not bring their pets to our home.

Supervisor: 
Jerome D. Rusch, DVM
Website: 
www.smvet.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
995 SR 60 East
Mitchell, IN 47446
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
44 hours available per week