Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (Buzzards Bay, MA)

Description of Elective Experience

Students are immersed in clinical service. Senior clinicians discuss cases and help the student formulate diagnostic and therapeutic plans. Students observe client interactions in the exam rooms. As patient stability allows, students are invited to participate in procedures, such as thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, etc.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

We are a 24/7 emergency hospital with multiple services providing specialty care throughout the week. All services are staffed with board-certified specialists, in addition to highly experienced emergency associates. We have a VTS in ECC and in Exotics. Residents are employed in the Surgery and ECC services. We have a rotating internship program, as well as an Emergency Associate Mentorship program.

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

Average 40 hrs per week, typically 10-hour shifts over 4 days. 

Supervisor
Lauren Toleson, DVM, DACVECC
Address

11 Bourne Bridge Approach
Buzzards Bay, MA 02352
United States

Is student housing available?
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
100%
Global engagement opportunity
No
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