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Ridgetop Animal Hospital, WA

Description of Elective Experience

First half of offsite experience will include:

1/2 day shadowing office calls, 1/2 days observing assisting surgeries

second opinion, brief write up of all radiographs taken

second opinion, q and a about all blood panels 

minor surgery such as laceration repair, abscess surgery

 

Second half of offsite experience

All of the above plus elective surgical procedures and dental extraction under supervision of licensed veterinarian

 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

We are a well equipped animal hospital.  We are have ultrasound, digital radiographs, high end surgical monitors, surgical and therapy lasers, tonopen, full flexible and rigid endoscopic gear.  We can perform most orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries in house but have an excellent referral facility nearby as when needed.

We are staffed with skilled licensed technicians and assistants in a ratio of 3/1 staff to doctor ratio

We are AAHA accredited for 7 years and follow AAHA mentoring guidelines

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

Flexible but student may be present any hours we are open as she wishes or to the minimum extent required to fulfill her educational obligations.

We will be able to engage her all the time that she is here in a meaningful way.

We are open 7-8 weekdays and 9-5 Saturdays

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

We do not have housing on site but may be able to arrange for an exteded stay accomodation and help to defray part of the cost if needed. I will also know closer to the time of visit if any off my staff members may be able to provide suitable housing arrangements to reduce cost for the experience.   

Supervisor
John A Paulson, DVM
Website
ridgetopah.com
Contact email
jpaulson@tscnet.com
Address

1193 Tahoe lane
Silverdale, WA 98383
United States

Practice or Institution Type
Hospitals, Referrals, ER
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
80
Global engagement opportunity
No
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