Hidden Brook Veterinary Services LLC, MA

Description of Elective Experience

Day to day small animal practice procedures from history taking , SOAP creation,  scheduleing visits,  restraining patients, blood drawing and sample prep.   Surgery prep and observing surgical procedures,  Recovery of post surgical patients. Suture material / suture patterns if time allows.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

2 staff veterinarians,   1 CVT,  1 vet assistant.   Equipment consists of full radiology including Ultrasound, dental radiographs.  Full chemistry / hematology lab also prepping samples for ref. lab,  Laser therapy.  Also we have a Board Certified Surgeon for Orthopedic procedures.

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

Arrive to office on time, clean and courteous to staff and clients.  Some knowlege of labatory protocols including blood draws.  Student should be able to collect patient history, vital signs,  draw blood, insert IV catheter and IV line. 

Supervisor
Dr. Corinne M. Slaughter BS, BVetMed, MRCVS
Website
www.hiddenbrookveterinary.com
Address

726 Dartmouth St.
Dartmouth, MA 02748
United States

Animal Type
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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