Dale City Animal Hospital, VA

Description of Elective Experience

Dale City Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited small animal hospital in Northern Virginia with a high daily caseload. Veterinary students should expect to have a hands-on experience of a general practice providing high-quality routine and emergency medicine.  

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

The Dale City Animal Hospital staff includes multiple experienced doctors, registered licensed technicians and veterinary assistants. The hospital is also equipped with in-house laboratory diagnostics, digital radiography and laser therapy.  

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

Veterinary students will shadow and assist veterinarians with their daily caseload and technicians with patient care and handling. Students are expected to coordinate their schedule with the externship supervisor. The hospital is open Monday through Saturday.  

Supervisor
Lisa Larsen
Website
noahsarknova.com
Contact email
Address

2980 Dale Blvd.
Woodbridge, VA 22193
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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