Description of Elective Experience:
This elective will allow the student to rotate through the following specialties: neurology, dermatology, surgery, oncology, internal medicine, emergency and critical care as preferred by the student.
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
We are a fully staffed 24-hour specialty, emergency and GP hospital. We have equipment to perform routine procedures like dental prophylaxis and spay/neuter to interventional radiology, fluoroscopy, lithotripsy and advanced surgeries.
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
The student will spend at least 8 hours per day in the hospital shadowing the service he/she prefers to shadow. The student will participate in rounds, appointments and treatments, though no procedures will be performed by the student.
Supervisor:
Ingrid Manhart, MS, DVM, DACVECC
Contact email:
Address:
2551 Warrenville Rd.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
United StatesSpecialties:
Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
40+
Global engagement opportunity:
No