Sentinel Veterinary Specialists and Emergency, Missoula, MT

Sentinel Veterinary Specialists and Emergency is a privately owned 24/7 emergency and specialty (critical care, anesthesia, and surgery) hospital in Missoula, MT. 

• Students will work with the emergency team in all aspects of care including: rounds, client communication, physical exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, hospitalized case management, surgeries, and other emergency procedures.
• Students will have the option to spend time with the specialty services if desired.
• We serve a large clientele of dog and cat owners spanning western Montana, Idaho, and eastern Washington.  Providing a spectrum of care is an essential part of our practice.

Missoula is located in western Montana.  We are a small university town surrounded by mountains, rivers, hiking, fishing, skiing/snowboarding, and pretty much any outdoor activity you can imagine.  Caroline Buisson, DVM (ER Medical Director) is a 2005 alum of OSU CVM and is excited to invite fellow Buckeyes to our practice for externship.

Our hospital is fully equipped with the following:

• Fully staffed with well trained LVTs
• Diagnostic imaging  - radiographs, ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopy
• Comprehensive in house laboratory
• Endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy
• Orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery suites

Students will be responsible for:

• Assisting with all patients, and taking primary case responsibility when deemed appropriate
• Charting medical records and communicating with clients, both in person and via phone
• Participate in daily rounds
• Assist in surgeries
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans
• Perform physical exams
• Assist in procedures
• Build technical skills

1704 S. Reserve St
Missoula, MT 59801
United States