The Feline Medical Center, TX

Description of Elective Experience

Feline only specialty practice in Houston, Texas with ABVP (feline) board certified veterinarian. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Digital X-ray, Advanced ultrasound and echocardiograms, Tonopen, blood pressure, SPO2, EKG, CO2, endoscopy (upper and lower), rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, video otoscopy, soft tissue surgery, dental Xrays, oral surgery

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

5 weekdays of shadowing typically 8-12 pm and 2-6 pm. We are closed on weekends. Students will shadow one of the senior veterinarians for surgery and appointments.  Students will be presented with real life case studies to work through in a problem based format. Students will be expected to calculate and present anesthetic protocols for surgery. 

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

Several of our interns have used an AirBNB rental nearby. 

Supervisor
Heather Sims
Website
felinemedcenter.com
Contact email
Address

1600 B Clear Lake City Blvd.
Houston, TX 77062
United States

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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