Livestock Veterinary Associates PC, IN

Description of Elective Experience

Livestock Veterinary Associates PC is a Food Animal Veterinary Practice that is based at StockVets LLC in Rensselaer IN.  Our practice includes extensive work with reproductive technology in bovine, caprine and ovine species. LVA also provides general practice services for bovine, caprine, ovine and porcine which include surgery and emergency services.

Repro work such as Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer (MOET), In Vitro Fertilization (Ovum Pick Up- cattle) (Laparoscopic Ovum Pick Up- goats), and Artificial Insemination (AI-cattle, Laparoscopic AI- goats). Our caprine flushing program is somewhat unique, as we are employing a non-surgical method of ET.  

Students will have the opportunity to assist particularly with isoflurane gas and injectable anesthesia in the caprine reproductive program which is busiest from April through October along with January, with the least active times occurring in February and March. Students will also be able to observe and assist in all aspects of the procedures. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

LVA is staffed currently by three veterinarians, three office staff, three embryologists/ vet assistants, and two herdsmen.  

StockVets LLC is a fully equipped haul-in facility for all of the species served.  This includes a surgery room, laboratories, bovine IVF facility and lab, and cattle obstetrical chute along with housing available for customer's donor cows and does, as well as a number of in-house recipient does.

LVA veterinarians also serve clients remotely with fully stocked trucks and trailers for remote caprine reproductive work.  Dr. Rumsey is licensed in nine states and some road trips will be available for students to travel with our team.  All housing and board will be provided.  

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

Monday through Friday 8 to 5 Central Time.

Extended hours traveling when on trips as the schedule demands. Some goat repro on Saturdays and some Sunday travel but no scheduled work on Sundays.  

Students are welcome to participate in after hours emergency work, but they are not required to do so.

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

No cost.

Sandy Hall (office manager) 219-866-3636 (main office number)

Supervisor
Christopher W. Rumsey
Website
stockvets.com
Contact email
Address

5280 W 100 S
Rensselaer, IN 47978
United States

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