VCA Aurora Animal Hospital, IL

Description of Elective Experience

Students are expected to attend hospital rounds every morning. We have topic rounds and journal club scheduled through out the week in addition to rounds. Students are expected to shadow for appointments and procedures, participate in patient discussions. Primary case responsibility and client communication will not be a student responsibility.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

We have multiple specialty services offered Monday-Friday with 24 hour ER services. Specialties include internal medicine, ER/critical care, neurology, surgery, dermatology, medical and radiation oncology, ophthalmology, general practice. We have a radiology service but do not offer externship time on that service.

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

Monday-Friday 8a-5p

Supervisor
Meagan Sowders
Contact email
Address

2600 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
United States

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