Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic, IN

Description of Elective Experience

Student will participate in the daily clinical activities of a 100% exotic animal service.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Staffing includes four full-time veterinarians: Dr. Lennox - Dipl. ABVP, Avian and ECM, Dr. Samantha Swisher- Dipl. ABVP, Dr. Taylor Lewis and Dr. Rayna Moy. Support staff includes certified veterinary technicians.

Resources: There are numerous textbooks, journals and specialized exotics materials available to use at the clinic. Please read through all species care handouts; these are available on our website or in a binder at the clinic. There is also a compiled database of numerous topic summaries and journal clubs. Rounds are held daily.

 

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

Student Responsibilities:

  • Assist technicians and doctors with morning, afternoon, and evening treatments
  • Assist and shadow doctors during appointments, procedures, and surgeries
  • Participate in the general nursing care of our patients and client educatiuon after demonstrating adequate proficiency.
  • Triage and develop a treatment plan for wildlife cases as they present throughout the day
  • Participate in scheduled rounds and present information as required by clinicians
  • Take careful histories from clients during appointments or drop-off emergencies
  • Discharge surgical or hospitalize patients
  • May practice techniques & mock surgeries on available cadavers

Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Supervisor
Dr. Samantha Swisher
Website
www.exoticvetclinic.com
Contact email
Address

9330 Waldemar Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
55
Global engagement opportunity
No
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