Charleston Animal Society (North Charleston, SC)

Description of Elective Experience

Medium/large open admission shelter with multiple locations offering instruction in shelter medicine principles and infectious disease control. Students will be able to particpate in rounds, animal pathway planning, infectious disease discussions/ control measures/ treatment, and occasionally surgery.  Also potential for participation in non-spay/neuter surgeries (amputations, enucleations, dental procedures). 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

5 full time veterinarians, 2 LVTs, many experienced support staff and leadership with animal welfare credentials. 

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

Students are expected to actively participate in rounds/ animal treatments/ discussions from 8:30-4, M-F.  

Supervisor
Elizabeth Fuller, DVM
Contact email
Address

2455 Remount Road
North Charleston, SC 29406
United States

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