Urban Tails Veterinary Hospital, NC

Description of Elective Experience

Shadow of 3 dvms, with primary being Dr. Bennett (Practice Owner). Present for examinations of patients for wellness, rechecks, diagnostic appointments. Shadow in surgery for procedures, most commonly seen; OVH, castration, mass removals, dentistry, etc. Assist DVM with sedated procedures; torn nails, aural hematoma repair, laceration repair, abscess, etc. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Full support team with Registered Veterinary Technicians and Technician Assistants. Equipment: Dental radiology, electronic scaler, endoscopy, in hospital radiology, cautery, handheld ultrasound, in hospital diagnostics (Procyte, Catalyst, Snap Pro, Sedivue, UA analyzer, microscope.

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

Timeliness, coming in on time to become prepared for the day. At least 4 days for the week; 7:50am-6:00pm with a 1-2hr lunch between 12pm-2pm. Appropriate attire; scrubs, professional/casual with closed toed shoes. As we practice fear free, avoiding loud clothes such as those made with windbreaker material. Open discussions with DVMs asking questions about cases and being engaged in the treatment plan process. 

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

N/A, though there are many nice airbnbs and hotels in the area

Supervisor
Jennifer Bennett
Website
https://urbantails.vet/
Contact email
Address

800 Taylor Street
Suite 9-155
Durham, NC 27701
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
36
Global engagement opportunity
No
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