Pet Lovers Animal Hospital, CA

Description of Elective Experience

Pet Lovers Animal hospital is a brand new state of the art facility in long beach California. We are a very busy hospital that does not take appointments, Therefore we see a high volume of emergencies and critical care cases such as trauma-dog attacks,  pyometrias, dystocias - c sections, urinary obstruction ,gastrointestinal foreign bodies ,critical parvovirus  cases ,geriatric medicine,  congestive cardiac failure , lameness, toxicities, and many many more interesting and serious cases. Dr Casillas has over 25 years of experience amd has started and sold numerous successful Hospitals in the greater Los Angeles area.  Dr Casillas is a master communicator and is trained in client communications and public service This is an invigorating fast paced learning environment for the student. We also do a  large amount of advanced dentistry, internal medicine, routine spay and neutering, as well as wellness exams,  puppy exams,  and routine vaccinations. Student will get a broad well rounded thorough clinical immersion and understanding of a very busy and successful real world veterinary practice. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

We are a brand new state of the art facility . With the highest quality brand new equipment including Digital radiology and  fluoroscopy ,ultrasound ,echocardiogram,, ekg ,blood pressure  machine , pulse oxymeter heart rate monitors, digital  hydraulic lift tables and scales,  oxygen chamber , in house laboratory , digital dental radiographic imaging, dedicated dental suite with advanced dental equipment, brand new anesthetic machines, advanced surgical suite, dedicated recovery rooms , class 2 and class 4  therapeutic lasers, full chiropractic program and equipment , iv fluid  pumps and warmers, surgical and recovery warming systems, dedicated offices and meeting areas, brand new large exam rooms, large learning library of books as well as online digital learning/reference  access , ie elsevier- plumbs pro etc, cloud based digital software, talkatoo A.I.  voice recording medical records software etc etc etc.. Also, we have a large highly trained enthusiastic loving support staff ! Dr Casillas stays up to date on the latest technology, techniques and medical information taking over 40 CE hours annually.. Dr Casillas will personally review learning material, books , and digital learning platforms with student and apply case to case knowledge and reasoning skills to the treatment plans and therapies we provide to pets. 

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

Student will shadow and observe the Doctor. They will also get hands on experience helping and assisting with surgery , internal medicine cases, diagnostics , routine examinations, vaccines, and client communications.. They will deal with clients In exam rooms and over the phone.  They will help Doctor review diagnostic tests and data , clinical pathology , blood work , lab results. They will discuss findings and  help  Doctor come up with treatment plans, differential diagnosis lists, and ultimately administer and implement treatment and therapies that the pets need. They will also learn to implement communications of Hospitals recommendations and plans to clients and discuss charges and fees as well.  We will give  them a lot of hands on experience and training. We utilize high level Communication methods and systems. They will learn to keep accurate and precise digital medical records . They will learn to manage and instruct support staff and technicians. They will be exposed to a-lot and given a lot of responsibilities , But they will always have the Doctors and management strongly supporting and observing  them. Staff will always be available for advice, instruction, and support . This should be a great learning  experience and opportunity! 

Supervisor
Dr Juan F Casillas ll
Website
Www.plahlb.com
Contact email
Address

5211 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach , CA 90805
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
36
Global engagement opportunity
No
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