Burnt Fork Veterinary Clinic, MT

Description of Elective Experience

Veterinary Externship includes shadowing and assisting at our mixed animal hospital. Students are encouraged to be hands-on when appropriate and to work cases with their attending DVM. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Burnt Fork Veterinary Clinic has 3 small animal practitioners (one offers acupuncture), 1 large animal practitioner, 1 mixed animal practitioner, and 14 support staff members, including certified veterinary technicians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, receptionists, and management staff. 

Equipment: ultrasound (multiple for large and small animal), digital x-ray, small animal dental prophy equipment, dental x-ray, large animal stocks, equine dental equipment, small animal physical therapy equipment. 

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

Student is expected to shadow and assist 8 hours a day but more hours via large animal emergency are available. 

Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info)

May be housing available.

Supervisor
Linda Kauffman
Website
www.burntforkvet.com
Contact email
Address

3682 EASTSIDE HWY
STEVENSVILLE, MT 59870
United States

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