VCA West Bernardo Animal Hospital, CO

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The Colorado Workers' Compensation Act requires student interns to be covered by workers' compensation insurance. Ohio State is not able to add students to its institutional workers' compensation policy. Prior to scheduling an externship in Colorado, students must work with their externship supervisor to ensure that Colorado worker's compensation insurance requirements will be met. Proof of worker's compensation coverage must be sent to Dr. Emma Read for verification. If a student is not covered by a worker's compensation policy for their externship they will not earn academic credit for the rotation. For more information, visit: https://odee.osu.edu/departments/state-authorization#state-authorization-resources
Description of Elective Experience: 

Student will actively take part in small animal general practice including conducting physical exams, assisting in surgery, practicing venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement, review of radiographs, helping to formulate differentials and treatments.

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

Fully staffed hospital with 2 licensed RVT's, 1 associate doctor, 1 medical director, 1 hospital manager.  Part of the VCA network/family.  Hospital has an ultrasound machine, cold laser therapy, digital radiography including dental, full anesthetic monitors, tonometry capability, surgery, etc.

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

Student is expected to work the full length of their externship and keep hours consistent with those of the hospital. In addition to shadowing the doctor, there will be opportunity for hands on experience and assistance of the doctor and support staff.

Supervisor: 
Dr. David Robbins
Website: 
VCA West Bernardo Animal Hospital
Contact email: 
david.robbins@vca.com
Address: 
11605 Duenda Road, Suite D
San Diego, CO 92064
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Hospitals, Referrals, ER
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40 to 50 hours a week