Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital Lexington, Saratoga, Wellington

Description of Elective Experience

Mostly observational externship of large equine only private practice

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Large equine hospital with up to date equipment and large number of staff

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

40 hours minimum but since this is a mostly observational externship, they more they are present, the more they will learn.  The weekends are usually free for them to enjoy but occasionally a clinician will ask for some help

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

No cost for housing.  Students are responsible for their own food and transportation, no pets.  House includes kitchen, laundry facility and five bedrooms, wifi connection and is on the grounds with the hospital

Supervisor
Starlee Smith
Contact email
Address

2150 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40511
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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