Nugent Veterinary Services Professional Corporation, CANADA

Description of Elective Experience

Equine mobile practice and TB racetrack racing official vet. 
Student will be assistant and/or observe routine and emergency calls. 
Can perform exams and basic procedures with owner consent. 
Observe prerace exam and race day activities of official vet (state vet). 
Occasionally large zoo animals at local zoo. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

1 vet, 1-2 techs/assistants. Digital, wireless imaging, some stall side blood testing, some in house testing, external lab, basic surgeries, dentistry, reproduction, lameness. Standard equine vet medicine.  

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

Essentially expanded vet assistant role. Discuss cases with vet and owner. Interpret imaging, lab work and advise on treatments. Option to be on call as we offer 24/7 service. 

Supervisor
Matt Nugent
Website
www.nugentvetservices.com
Contact email
Address

555 Forks Rd West
Welland ON L3B 5K9
Canada

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
40-50
Global engagement opportunity
No
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