Emergency Veterinary Hospital and Specialty Services, MI

Description of Elective Experience

Students will be exposed to a 24/365 small animal ER in Ann Arbor, MI. Students will be able to work on skills including physical exams, creating differential diagnoses, diagnostic interpretation, and treatment plans. Students will also be able to perform medical procedures under the guidance of the veterinarian, including laceration repairs, placing urinary catheters, performing cystocentesis, etc. Students will also be present during abdominal surgeries and practice tissue handling skills. Students will be exposed to specialties in the hospital including Oncology, Soft Tissue Surgery, and Zoologic Companion animal medicine. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.
  • Equipment: Digital radiology, Ultrasound, CT scanner, Endoscope, Electrocautery
  • Staff: Full time seasoned ER DVMs, Oncologist, Zoologic Companion Animal Specialist, and a part-time/on-call Soft Tissue Surgeon
  • Education: Opportunity to sit in on RACE-approved Continuing Education sessions presented by the above specialists
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

Students will be expected to work three to four 12 hour shifts per week, working a combination of day shift, night shift, and swing shift. Students will work alongside emergency veterinarians working through cases. Students will be expected to work on physical exams, creating differential diagnoses, and diagnostics and treatment plans. Students will also be able to perform medical procedures under the guidance of the veterinarian, including laceration repairs, placing urinary catheters, performing cystocentesis, etc. Students will also be present during abdominal surgeries and practice tissue handling skills. Students will be exposed to specialties in the hospital including Oncology, Soft Tissue Surgery, and Zoologic Companion animal medicine.

Supervisor
Dr. Kassandra Deal
Address

5245 Jackson Rd
Suite E
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
United States

Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
36-48
Global engagement opportunity
No
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