Student(s) will be shadowing one of the Veterinarians at our 6-doctor practice to gain experience and knowledge in all aspects of general small animal medicine. This includes interacting with clients, examining patients, laboratory testing (in house or through Idexx), radiology, in house ultrasounds, anesthesia, surgical procedures, dentistry, cold laser therapy and interactions with a mobile ultrasound service (cardiac and abdominal) and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Students will also have exposure to end-of-life discussions and process.
We have a special interest in brachycephalic breeds and work closely with several reputable Bulldog Rescues in the area. Aside from general and emergency surgeries, we also perform soft palate resections, corkscrew tail amputations, entropion surgery, etc. on these high-risk breeds.
Cases will be discussed throughout the day. Students will also have ample time to discuss cases at the end of their shifts and ask any questions they may have.
6 Veterinarians offering shadowing, training and daily discussion of cases
3 Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Unlimited access to VIN
In house library
In house ultrasound machine (Phillips)
surgical laser (Phillips)
x ray equipment (Idexx)
Idexx in house lab, including ProCyte Dx CBC hematology analyzer, Catalyst One blood analyzer, SediVue Dx urine analyzer and the new Digital Cytology equipment.
MLS cold laser
Laparoscopic equipment
Board certified orthopedist (as needed)
Mobile ultrasound - cardiac and abdominal (as needed)
Students are expected to shadow and support the doctor during all interactions with patients during examinations, hospitalization and treatments as well as surgical procedures. They will also learn all aspects of working in a small animal hospital environment including interacting with the clients. We are open weekdays from 9am-7:30pm, Saturdays 9am-3pm and Sundays 9am-1pm. We can accommodate any program or guidelines during our hours of operation.
4915 Arthur Kill Road
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10309
United States