NVA-East End Veterinary Medical Centre, PA

Description of Elective Experience

Gain experience in small animal practice, specifically examinations, choice in and interpretation of diagnostic tests, creating and implementing treatment plans, supervised routine surgeries

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

We have a 2:1 staff to doctor ratio.

Radiography, in-house blood and urine testing machines, as well as our other routine exam and diagnostic tools. We will be purchasing an ultrasound machine within the next month.

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

 Then extern should anticipate being here M-F (but begin on a Tu when Dr. Berner is here preferably) 9am-5pm.

The extern will shadow for 1-2 days to see how our hospital runs, then we will work to have Nick see some appointments under supervision.

Supervisor
Dr. Annie Berner
Website
eevmc.com
Contact email
Address

5875 Ellsworth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
United States

Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
Approx. 40 hours
Global engagement opportunity
No
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