Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics, CA

Description of Elective Experience: 

Students are exposed to a balance of medical, surgical, and ambulatory practice including emergency/ICU care, advanced imagingincluding CT, sports medicine/lameness, reproduction, preventative maintenance, pre-purchase examinations, acupuncture and laser treatments. The Caseload is 25-50/week with a good balance of in-hospital and field cases. In addition to participation during our regular clinic hours Monday-Friday, externs are asked to participate in daily treatments and after hour treatments and emergency duties during their stay. Hands on participation is not guaranteed and is based upon verified safe horse handling skills. Externs generally rotate through each area of the practice; however,students may request an emphasis on one particular area. Each of the veterinarians in the practice, including current interns, vote for internshipselection. Therefore, students are asked to visit the clinic for at least one week and to spend time working with each of our associate veterinarians.Interns Dr. Jesse Jennyand Dr. Morgan Ramoswill help you with your orientation to the clinic. In-house patient rounds and a business meeting are held each Monday at 8:30 AM. These are held in the conference room of the main office. Radiology rounds are at 8:30 AM on Wednesdays and your participation is expected.Each Tuesday there are rotating rounds in the conference room that start at 8:30 AM. These rounds include Journal Club, Intern Topic Rounds, and Associate Topic Rounds.

Supervisor: 
Analynn Patterson
Contact email: 
Address: 
15581 Toro Hills Avenue
Salinas, CA 93908
United States
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Is student housing available?: 
Yes