South Shore Equine Clinic, MA

Description of Elective Experience

Externs will shadow interns and assist staff veterinarians with in-hospital cases, surgeries, imaging, haul in outpatients, and ambulatory farm calls. Assistance with lameness exams, imaging, laboratory, and treatments based on experience and abilities. Minimum of 2 weeks with maximum of 6 weeks will provide opportunity for learning and hands on, where applicable.

Some long days in the show and racing season, and assistance on call or with overnight treatments will be expected and scheduled. Weekly rounds attendance is required and involvement with case management is encouraged.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

full library
internet access
archived images (MRI, digital radiographs, ultrasound)
3 CVTs, Vet assts, 2 interns, 5 office staff
Video gastroscopy and airway endoscopy; digital radiography and ultrasonography; sMRI; in house laboratory; surgical suite; shockwave; PRP; IRAP; 4 lameness surfaces

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