Sierra's Haven for New and Used Pets, OH

Description of Elective Experience

Assist or perform surgeries (spays and neuters) at at animal shelter. Examine sick or injured shelter animals, develope treatment protocol, suture minor lacerations, vaccinate pets, perform heartworm and FeLV tests, drawing blood for testing, fecal exams, and skin scrapings, place IV catheters.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Fully equipped surgery rooms with 2 tables and monitors. Veterinary clinic within walking distance with 5 veterinarians on staff.

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

Flexible, depending on students desire to learn.

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

no cost, pet friendly, kitchenette

Supervisor
Dr. Gail Counts
Website
sierrashaven.org
Contact email
Address

80 Easter
Portsmouth, OH 45662
United States

Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
up to 20 hours
Global engagement opportunity
No
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