South Willamette Veterinary Clinic, OR

Description of Elective Experience

Diverse mixed animal experience with two OSU alum as husband/wife owners. SWVC also has two full time MA associates who provide some small ruminant and bovine service. 

Dr. Kris Willaman is accomplished in SA medicine and surgery and is a great mentor. 

Dr. Wes Violet has over 40 years experience in equine practice and has a very busy schedule performing lameness diagnosis and treatment, reproduction and dentistry. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

15 - 18 veterinary assistants and technicians. Dedicated library with CE materials and work stations. 

Multiple DR and ultrasound units. Modern surgical suite. Shockwave and PRP.  Advanced dental equipment for SA and equine. 

3 ambulatory units for equine and farm animal service. 

 

 

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

 40 hours per week required. Additional hours for emergency work strongly encouraged. 

5 days per week but some weekend hours expected. 

Preceptor expected to attend cases with clinicians and learn by hands-on experience. 

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

Modern upstairs apartment in clinic facility offered at no charge. 

Large kitchenette with refrigerator.

Supervisor
Wes Violet, DVM
Website
swvetclinic.com
Contact email
Address

255 Emerald Parkway
PO Box 430
Creswell, OR 97426
United States

Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
40 - 60
Global engagement opportunity
No
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