Lake Animal Hospital, OH

Description of Elective Experience

Observe small animal caseload including office appointments, clinical techniques, administration of x-rays, handling of prescription medications, dental and surgery.  Observation of surgeries will include such processes as anesthesia, prepping for surgery, and post surgical monitoring.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Lake Animal Hospital is staffed by four full-time veterinarians, two veterinary technicians and multiple support staff.  We employ digital x-ray and a full surgical suite with isofluorane anesthetic. 

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

The student will shadow any of the four fulltime veterinary staff, and/or the veterinary technicians up to 40 hours per week on Monday through Saturday for two consecutive weeks.  The student may assist with such things as admission and history, blood draws, x-rays, animal restraint, and discharge of animals after treatment or surgery.

Supervisor
Paul R. Crouser, DVM
Contact email
Address

1777 Mentor Avenue
Painesville, OH 44077
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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