Claws and Paws Animal Clinic, FL

Description of Elective Experience

Small animal general practice with a high caseload. Students will be expected to be involved in appointments ranging from wellness to sick appointments. Students will be performing surgeries (spay/neuter, mass removals, laceration repairs) and dentals (extractions and cleaning) under DVM supervision. We manage a population of lower income clients where students will learn to work up a case within a given budget to fit a clients needs.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.
  • 1-2 DVM with numerous support staff (technicians, assistants)
  • Full in house IDEXX machinery
  • In house pharmacy
  • Digital xray
  • Laser therapy
  • Surgical and dental suite
  • Oxygen cage on property
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

Students are expected to work 40+ hours a week under DVM supervision. We are open for walk ins M 8am-6pm, appointments TTh 8am-530pm, WF 8am-5pm. Students will be involved in outpatient care, inpatient care (if available), surgery and dentistry.

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

n/a

Supervisor
Dr. James Sleeper
Website
https://www.clawsnpawsanimalclinic.com/
Contact email
Address

3364 County Rd 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
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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