Animal Dental Care & Oral Surgery, CO

Attention:

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

Participants will gain immersive, hands-on experience in a specialty veterinary dental practice. We focus on expanding clinical understanding and practical skills in small animal dentistry and oral surgery. Under the guidance of board-certified veterinary dentists and experienced dental technicians, students will observe advanced procedures including dental radiography, periodontal therapy, extractions, oral mass removals, maxillofacial surgery and fracture repairs.

Additional opportunities include:

  • Performing dental charting and nerve blocks
  • Practicing radiographic positioning and interpretation
  • Learning instrument maintenance and surgical suite protocols
  • Participating in client communication and treatment planning

This is ideal for veterinary students seeking focused exposure to the field of veterinary dentistry in a high-volume, specialty setting.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Our specialty dental clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a highly skilled team dedicated to advanced veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Resources available to participants include:

  • Staffing:
    • Board-Certified Veterinary Dentists (DAVDC)
    • Residency-trained associates
    • Certified Veterinary Technicians with advanced dental training
    • Experienced support staff with a focus on mentorship and clinical teaching
  • Equipment and Facilities:
    • Digital dental radiography units
    • High-speed dental units
    • Specialized surgical instruments for oral/maxillofacial procedures
    • On-site cone beam CBCT
    • Patient monitoring systems with advanced anesthesia support

Our facility offers a collaborative environment where learning is prioritized and professional growth is supported.

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

We are open Monday - Friday from 7:00am-5:30pm

We ask that the student be here at 7:30am and stay until the day is done, sometimes extending past 5:30pm if there are ER add on procedures.

Students will be assigned to shadow one of our three doctors. If the doctor is comfortable and the case allows, hands-on assistance may be offered.

Supervisor
Chelsea Anderson
Website
www.wellpets.com
Contact email
Address

5520 N. Nevada Ave.
Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
United States

Specialties
Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
40
Global engagement opportunity
No
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