Chicago Cat Clinic, IL

Description of Elective Experience

Opened in 1975 by Dr. Barbara Stein, Chicago Cat Clinic has been the premier destination for Feline care in the Chicago area for 50 years. We utilize the latest in-house diagnostics, digital x-ray and monitoring equipment. We have a cardiologist that performs echocardiograms several times a month as well as a DVM who travels here often and performs abdominal ultrasounds as needed on site. We have great relationships with local specialists who will consult on an as needed basis.  We perform numerous dental and soft tissue surgeries.  Our patients range from kittenhood to geriatric, seeing many cats into their 20's.  We see wellness visits as well as non well visits, so your experience here will be well rounded.

 

Come extern with us!

Heartland Veterinary Partners' Externship Program works to provide 1st-4th year veterinary students with hands-on experience and mentorship to help have them 'practice ready' by their first day in practice. 

 

Externships are typically 2 weeks long and Heartland will cover the cost of lodging if needed.

 

Length of externship is flexible & we can support your preceptorship documentation as well.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

We have the full Idexx in house suite of machines including the InVue, an Imagyst, new digital xray, ultrasound, digital dental xray, monitoring equipment, blood pressure monitoring, sevoflurane and isoflurane anesthesia

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

Typical work week is Mon-Fr 9-6 shadowing one of our DVMs.  Student will get experience shadowing in surgery and also appointments. If the cardiologist or ultrasonagrapher are here, shadowing for those procedures is also available to the student. 

Externships are typically 2 weeks long

Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School

Must be able to provide student PLIT

Supervisor
Dr. Cole Erskine
Address

5301 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60646
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
45
Global engagement opportunity
No
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