Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills, OH

Description of Elective Experience

The student will be immersed directly into our culture and with our clients & patients at Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills. He/she will receive hands-on, real-world training. Technical skills and interpersonal skills will be put to the test in order for students to learn and gain confidence moving forward in their careers as DVMs. The student will be directly supervised by one of our 3 DVMs.  Under stupervision, the student will gain experience in the following areas:

  • Gathering & interpreting patient history
  • Performing physical exams
  • Wellness, ill & emergency patient management
  • Short term & Long-term medical case management
  • Hands-on use of diagnistic tools
  • Guided interpretation of results
  • Surigcal preparationg/monitoring & scrub into surgery
  • Proper communcation through follow-up calls with clients
  • Learn what it means to practice big city medicine in a small town atmosphere

 

 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.
  • Staffing: 5 front desk reception, 4 veterinary assistants, 2 veterinary technicians (RVT), 3 Licensed DVMs, 1 practice manager, 1 assistant practice manager, 1 compliance officer, 3 groomers, 2 grooming assistants, 4 kennel technicians.
  • Equipment: Computed Radiography, Laser Therapy, Ultrasound, Digital Dental Xray/Dental cleaning tools/extraction tools, Anesthesia Equipment/Monitoring Equipment, Firefly otoscope, Otoscope.
  • Student is welcome to attend any lunch and learn presentations from our trusted vendors.
  • Student is expect to attend morning staff meetings & monthly staff meeting if it falls within their scheduled externship.
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:45 AM - 6:45 PM; Tuesday & Thursday 7:15-6:30 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. (Student may rotate Wednesdays and Saturdays)
  • Scrubbing into surgeries & actual support/case management for appointments.
Supervisor
Dawn Bookmyer
Website
www.shawneehillsvet.com
Contact email
Address

9540 Dublin Road
Powell, OH 436065
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
All hours except for 1 hour on Tuesday & Thursdays in the morning.
Global engagement opportunity
No
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