Deckerville Veterinary Clinic, PC dba Thumb Veterinary Services, MI

Description of Elective Experience

Students will ride along with veterinarians on daily farm calls, scheduled herd work, after-hours emergencies, etc.  They will be allowed to do as much as the veterinarian feels they can handle for their stage of education.  This includes reproductive work/exams, surgeries of various types, and as much sick animal medicine as there is.  Consulting, farm educational visits/employee training, and Spanish-speaking training sessions are all possible experiences as well.

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

The student can expect to "work" six days a week, 8 to 5, or longer depending on the schedule.  Some herd health visits start at 5am.  Saturdays are usually expected.  Sundays tend to be optional for the student.  

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

Usually have housing with one of the doctors.  $100 per week.  Sometimes free.  

Supervisor
Jarrett E. Gordon, DVM
Website
thumbvets.com
Contact email
Address

60 E. Miller Rd.
Sandusky, MI 48471
United States

Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
54
Global engagement opportunity
No
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