Spring Mill Veterinary Service, IN

Description of Elective Experience

The externship will consist of both food animal and small animal medicine and surgery.  The practice focuses on herd health procedures such as vaccination program design and implementation, pregancy diagnosis and ultrasound.  The small animal consists of both appointments and surgeries.  We work closely with 3 different county humane societies to provide supervised surgery experiences for the extern.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

The practice consists of one board certified veterinarian in beef cattle practice, a mixed animal new graduate and a small animal veterinarian.  There are 4 support veterinary assistants.  

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

Students will have the opportunity to assist Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8-5,  Thursday and Saturday 8-12.  They will be able to participate in after hours emergencies also.

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

Depending on the student, they can stay with either veterinarians.  Usually students do not bring their pets to our home.

Supervisor
Jerome D. Rusch, DVM
Website
www.smvet.com
Contact email
Address

995 SR 60 East
Mitchell, IN 47446
United States

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