Valley View Animal Hospital, OH

Description of Elective Experience

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills ~ Observe interactions among veterinarinas, clients and staff members, including grief counseling ad conflict resolution.  Observe division of labor between veterinarinas, technicians, office staff, etc.
  • Practice Management and Business ~ Observe appointment scheduling procedures, fee structure, retail sales, operating costs, daily receipts, ownership structure, work schedule and billing/collection procedures. Become familiar with medical recordkeeping, business management software, drug inventory and labeling, controlled drug handling and sanitation and waste disposal.
  • Veterinary Medical Skills Pertinent to General Veterinary Practice ~ Observe wellness appointment, pre-surgical appointment, emergency, etc.  Observe physical examination, restraint and safe handling, routine preventive medicine, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, routine laboratory tests, nursing care, routine surgical procedures, anesthesia and sedation protocols, induction, monitoring and recovery, digital radiology, necropsy, emergency appointments and intensive care.    

****Our practice allows students to actively participate and gain hands-on experience. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

 The facility is medically current with digital radiology, ultrasonography, endoscopy, shockwave therapy, a fully equipped surgery suite, and in-house lab machine.

 

 

 

 

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

Expectations:

Students are expected to work along side the Veterinarian (s) getting the most our of their externship. 

Hours of opertation:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8-6

Tuesday and Thursday 8 -7

Saturday 8 -12

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

Residency Available Free of Charge   http://valleyviewvets.com

Supervisor
Dr. Tienarend
Website
www.valleyviewvets.com
Contact email
Address

2167 Progress Street
Dover, OH 44622
United States

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