St Louis Veterinary Center, MO

Description of Elective Experience: 

If you are considering a career in small animal medicine in a progressive
practice, come spend some time with the St. Louis Veterinary Center team! We are a three-doctor practice with a strong support staff and fun culture that
provides you with an excellent learning opportunity. We enjoy an interesting
medical and surgical caseload while equipped with digital x-ray, dental radiography, ultrasound and laboratory. You will have an immersive, hands-on exposure to internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and business management.

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

Ultrasound, digital x-ray, digital dental radiographs, full in-house lab

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

physical exams
formulate treatment plans
hospitalized patient treatment
primary surgeon
spay/neuter, mass removals, dentistry
assisting surgeon
client communication
obtain medical histories
diagnostic interpretation
anesthesia planning & monitoring
maintain medical records

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

Hotel lodging will be provided

Supervisor: 
Dr Duris
Website: 
https://www.stlvetcenter.com/
Contact email: 
Externships@heartlandvetpartners.com
Address: 
1611 S. Grand Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63104
United States
Animal Type: 
Small Animal
Practice or Institution Type: 
Hospitals, Referrals, ER
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
at least 40