PetEmerg Emergency Animal Hospital, CA

Description of Elective Experience
  • Performing rapid patient assessment and triage
  • Developing differential diagnoses and initial treatment plans for emergency cases
  • Managing common emergency presentations such as trauma, respiratory distress, gastrointestinal emergencies, neurologic crises, endocrine disorders, and toxicities
  • Interpreting emergency diagnostics (bloodwork, radiographs, ultrasound/FAST scans)
  • Gaining familiarity with critical care monitoring, fluid therapy, pain management, and emergency pharmacology
  • Enhancing communication skills with clients during high-stress situations
  • Understanding ER workflow, case handoffs, and medical documentation
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

We have a team of 5 DVMs, 13 RVTs, 15 Veterinary Assistants, Ultrasound and Endoscopy. 

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

It would be expected of them to work 3, 12 hour shifts along with one of our current DVMs, overnight might also be included. 

Supervisor
Cesar Abasolo, RVT, CVPM
Contact email
Address

12367 Foothill Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
United States

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