East Lawn Animal Hospital, IA

Description of Elective Experience

We have been serving Fort Dodge, IA, and the surrounding community for over 40 years.  We are a fully equipped, full-service hospital providing our patients with high-quality care and compassion, making us one of the most utilized referral Hospitals in the area.  Many of our clients have been coming to us for generations!  Our years of experience have made us a leader in solving some of the most difficult small animal cases.   

If your interest include - solving difficult cases, performing surgery, exotics, dental and community involvement, this is the practice for you!

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

We are equipped with in-house lab (IDEXX), digital x-ray, complete dental unit.  We offer dental care, laser therapy as well as boarding services.  The best part of our practice is that you will be supported by a skilled and collaborative team in a relaxed environment!

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?
  • Maintain medical records
  • Hosptialized patient treatment
  • Assistant surgeon (spay/neuter, orthopedics, soft tissue)
  • Obtaining medical histories
  • Formulating treatment plans
  • Performing physical exams
  • Diagnostic interpretation 
  • Anesthesia planning and monitoring 
  • Client communication 
Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info)

We will provide hotel stay near the practice 

Supervisor
Christina (Tina) Bottorff
Website
https://eastlawnanimalhospital.com/
Contact email
Address

2011 1st Ave South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
Yes
Global engagement opportunity
No
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