Sentinel Veterinary Specialists and Emergency, Missoula, MT

Description of Elective Experience

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.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

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

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
Supervisor
Caroline Buisson, DVM
Contact email
Address

1704 S. Reserve St
Missoula, MT 59801
United States

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