Columbus Humane - Behavior, OH

Description of Elective Experience

This elective experience gives students the opportunity to work alongside our Director of Animal Behavior and Welfare in a moderately sized, urban companion animal shelter. Experiences include cageside rounds (behavior and medicine), clinical treatment plan creation, and assistance in enrichment programming; students are exposed to and engaged in decision making in a shelter setting to better the lives of the animals in our care.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Dr. Kyle Bohland, Director of Animal Welfare, Columbus Humane

Dr. Elliott Rinke, Director of Veterinary Education, Columbus Humane

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

Schedule based on student interests and availability - no weekend responsibilities. Expect Monday-Friday with direct 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 work with our behavior team.

Supervisor
Dr. Elliott Rinke
Contact email
Address

3015 Scioto Darby Executive Court
Columbus, OH 43026
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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