Oronoque Animal Hospital, CT

Description of Elective Experience

Routine wellness exams with vaccines

Sick exams involving in house diagnostics ( cbc, chem, FeLV, FIV, 4DX, digital  Radiographs, Urinalysis, In house Cytology)

Surgery ( routine spay, neuter, lump removals, cystotomy, gastrotomy, enterotomy, splenectomy, organ biopsy)

Ultrasound

Orthopedic surgery preformed by board certified surgeon

Dentistry ( with nerve blocks, dental x ray, gingival flaps)

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

digital radiographs

dental radiographs

ultrasound

in house blood machines ( cbc and chem)

cytology

 

 

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

hours available 8.30 -5.30 monday - friday

7.30 - 1 on Saturday and Sunday

shadowing and helping with restraint and physical exams

assist in surgery

observe board certified surgeon 

observe and have opportunity to practice ultrasound

prepare and analyse cytology samples

collection of blood and urine samples

processing of blood and urine samples

interpretation of blood and urine results

 

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

student will be staying with parents

Supervisor
Dr Kari Kissel
Website
www.doctorvet.com
Address

88 Ryders Landing
Stratford, CT 06614
United States

Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
30-40
Global engagement opportunity
No
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