Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, NJ

Description of Elective Experience

Rotating externship. RBVH is a 24-hour emergency and critical care facility, referral practice, general practice and house call service.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Morning rounds 7 days/week ; Library; Client Lectures, Lunch Lectures

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

The students are expected to be here at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. We have doctors on premise 24/7.

Allowed:

  • Shadowing
  • Participation in Rounds
  • Restraint for procedures – at the discretion of doctor
  • Observation in the OR

Restricted:

  • Performing procedures, treatments or examinations
  • Participation in codes
  • Updating clients
  • Verbal direction to staff
  • Participation in hospital meetings other than rounds and lectures
Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info)

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital has courtesy housing available for student externs and visiting doctors located just 4 miles from the hospital.  This is a dormitory-style living arrangement and you may be asked to share your room with another extern.  Please note that with limited space it will be booked on a first come, first serve basis.  Additionally, we have a few employees who offer a room at an affordable nightly rate.

Supervisor
Julie McCarthy- Extern Coordinator
Website
www.redbankvet.com
Contact email
Address

197 Hance Avenue
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
United States

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