Stonecliff Animal Clinic is a high quality 5 doctor AAHA certified small animal practice with a very high referral surgical caseload. We have 2 locations, the larger of the two houses the general practice and routine surgeries and dentistry procedures are performed there. The small facility located about 1/2 mile from the general practice is dedicated to advanced surgeries, primarily orthopedic referrals. We performed over 250 TPLO surges last year as well as other routine orthopedic procedures, soft tissue surgeries and fracture repair. Dr. Daniel Kelly performs all of the advanced surgeries. He is not board certified but has been performing advanced surgeries on a referral basis for veterinary practices in NH, VT and MA for over 20 years.
The student will be expected to interact with clients and will be critiqued on effective communication. The student will be expected to assume primary responsibility for the medical workups on sick patients as well as conducting wellness exams independently but under the close supervision of a senior veterinarian. The student will be given the opportunity to communicate with clients and will be critiqued on this communication. Opportunities to assist in surgical procedures and dental procedures will be provided and the student will be expected to follow up post-op with clients on cases they are involved in. Student will be expected to participate in clinical activities 40 hours per week which would generally be 8:00am to 5:00 pm weekdays. Clinical time would be split between shadowing and working independently under the supervision of a senior veterinarian.
A daily stipend of $125/day will be provided to help cover housing and living expenses. We will assist in arranging housing for student.