Waynesboro Veterinary Clinic, PA

Description of Elective Experience: 

The Waynesboro Veterinary Clinic is looking for a veterinary student to shadow our team of 6 veterinary associates to supplement their educational experience. This internship is for a period of 2 - 3 weeks. The veterinary student will work hand-in-hand with our 6 associates to observe and assist with multiple clinical cases.

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

Staffing - 6 veterinarians - 6 certified veterinary technicians - 3 veterinary assistants - 6 client specialists - 1 practice manager Equipment - Ultrasound - Echocardiogram - Digital Radiology - Endoscopy - Cryoprobe - In house / reference laboratory - Soft tissue surgery - Orthopedic surgery About the Hospital - AHAA Accredited - Hours of operation: 8am to 6pm M, T, Th, F; 8am to 8pm W; 9am to 12pm Sat; Closed Sun

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

Student will be asked to shadow associates and assist with surgical procedures. Student is expected to work up their own treatment plans for seen cases and consult/compare with the overseeing doctor’s treatment plan.

Student will be asked to work a duration of 2 - 3 weeks Monday - Saturday.

Supervisor: 
Dr. Mikie J. Dawson, DVM
Website: 
www.waynesboroveterinaryclinic.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
11420 Anthony Highway
Waynesboro, PA 17268
United States
Animal Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
No less than 36