Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services, KY

Description of Elective Experience

Student will spend time on the emergency service and in the intensive care unit. Student will help perform physical examinations, devise differential lists, assist in selecting diagnostics, and create treatment plans. Student may assist in emergency procedures including urinary catheter placement, chest tube/ feeding tube . Exposure to emergency surgies is also available if student is interested.

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

Student will be expected to work schedule devised prior arrival. On call not required, however, surgery on call is an option if a student is interested. Students can be actively involved in emergency procedures at the descretion of the attending clinican.

Supervisor
Alex Broomell, VMD
Contact email
Address

11800 Capital Way
Louisville, KY 40299
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
35+
Global engagement opportunity
No
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