Companion Animal Clinic, VA

Description of Elective Experience

7 doctor practice. General practice that typically sees dogs, cats, small animals (rabbits, rats, gerbil, etc), poultry. At our practice we do appointments (wellness and sick), surgery (mostly soft tissue), dentistry, radiographs, ultrasound, blood work, anesthesia, acupuncture, etc.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Digital radiographs, ultrasound, cold laser therapy, in house blood work, acupuncture

7 doctor practice with several licensed veterinary technicians. 

 

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

M-F 8-4 PM. Along with one weekend shift Saturday 8-3, Sunday stop in to check on patients at 8 am and 5pm

Since we are a multi doctor practice student will have the option of following in surgery or appointments. 

Supervisor
Dr. Melanie Walters
Contact email
Address

201 S. Hill Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
67
Global engagement opportunity
No
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