Headwaters Veterinary Hospital, MT

Description of Elective Experience

Rural Mixed animal practice with an extensive canine, bovine, feline and equine caseload. Students receive a large amount of hands on experience under direct supervision  of one of the 3 attending veterinarians at the practice. Large amount of canine orthopedic surgeries as well as other small animal surgeries. Hospital has 3 full time veterinarians, 2 mixed animal, and 1 small animal. Practice includes about 40% canine, 30% bovine, 15% equine and feline. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Large and small animal radiograph

Large and small animal ultrasound

Small animal state of the art surgery suite

Large animal facilities

In house blood work capabilities

3 full time doctors, 3 full time techinicians, 1 full time assistant, 2 kennel technicians and 2 front desk employees

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

Students are allowed to pick what cases they want to work on, typical work week is 40-60 hours. If there is down time, students are expected to help around clinic with anything that needs to be done (cleaning, wrapping surgery packs, etc). Hands on experience is a priority and students are encouraged to partake as much as possible.

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

Small studio apartment, above the clinic barn. One dog allowed, no cost to student.

Supervisor
Aaron Mackley, DVM
Website
headwatersvet.com
Contact email
Address

11370 US HWY 287
Three Forks, MT 59752
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
40-60
Global engagement opportunity
No
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