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. 

Supervisor
Heather Sims
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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