Animal Intermediate Care (Webster, NY)

Description of Elective Experience

Following DVM on appointments and procedures. Student will get hands on learning as well based on their current experience/skill set and DVM comfort level. We hope for her to gain experience suturing , doing basic wound care, interpreting lab work and radiographs, using ultrasound, assisting in surgery, suturing and possibly some emergency procedures such as handling U/O cats, performing chest or abdominal taps. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

2 FT DVMs, 1 PT DVm, 4 technicians, 4 Vet assistants, 2 CSR, 1 Practice manager, Doppler Blood pressure, Bionet anesthetic monitoring, Ophthalmoscope, tonopen, mobile ultrasound, digital radiology, Oxygen tent, 

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

4-5 days/week, 35-40 hours, Sunday-Thursday

Shadowing DVM and supporting with medical documentation, she will also get to go hands-on learning. If she wishes she can also shadow technicians and refine her technical skills. 

Supervisor
Dr. Lamb
Contact email
Address

896 Ridge Rd
Webster, NY 14580-2549
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
35-40
Global engagement opportunity
No
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