Towne & Country Animal Clinic, Fairborn, OH

Description of Elective Experience: 

Provide broad spectrum experience in all facets of small animal medicine and surgery. We have variety with standard and complementary medicine. I have special interest in orthopedics and reproductive, as well as alternative medicine.    

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

We are staffed for a 2 doctor practice with 2 receptionists, 3-4 Registed/ non-Registered technicians, 2 or more kennel personnel, as well as grooming staff.

Towne and Country Animal Clinic equipment and capabilities:

  • INTRAVET software
  • In-house Heska labratory
  • Advanced Ultrasound capabilities
    • Including telemedicine
  • Accu-Vet Laser
  • Class IV therapy laser
  • Digital X-Ray equipment
    • Digital Dental X-Rays
  • Doppler BP, Pulse Oximeter
  • Tonopen
  • Sevoflurane

In addition to traditional surgeries, we do:

  • Dental Procedures
  • Cardiac Work up 
    • Echo & ColorFlo
  • Eye Surgeries
    • Corneal grid
  • Ear Surgeries
    • TECA, Bulla Osteotomy
  • Spinal Surgeries
    • Fenestration
    • Laminectomy
  • Perineal Urethrostomy
  • Fracture Repairs
  • Anterior Cruciate Repair
  • Medial Patellar Luxation Repair

 

 

 

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

Monday-Thursday 7:45 am - 6:15 pm

Friday 7:45 am -  5:00 pm

Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Direct supervision at all times. Hands on learning dependent on student's level of comfort and experience. 

Supervisor: 
Dr. David Kocher
Website: 
www.towneandcountry.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
801 N. Broad Street
N. Broad Street
Fairborn, OH 45324
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
45-50