VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago (Chicago, IL)

Description of Elective Experience

We are a certified gold Feline Friendly 4-DVM feline only urban practice. We have  heavy internal medicine and dentistry case loads. Students will shadow DMVs in rooms and in surgery. One DVM does regular abdominal ultrasounds. We have a traveling cardiologist who comes in several times monthly. They will have access to the computer software system to look at cases and come up with assessments and treatment plans. They can often practice exam skills on drop-off patients. They can shadow technical and reception teams if desired. They can discuss practice management with the practice manager if desired. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

4 DVMs

4-6 CVTs

2-3 VAs

4-5 CSRs

1 hospital manager

Woofware computer software

Digital radiology, dental and surgical suites with digital dental radiology, Ultrasound, in house lab, surgical laser, therapy laser

7 exam rooms, treatment area, 2 isolation wards, 1 regular patient ward

 

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

Exerns do need to apply directly through the VCA extern program: https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/student-programs 

Shadowing, case discussion, exams on appropriate patients

40 hours per week - 8 to 10 hours per day, 4 to 5 days per week

Supervisor
Elizabeth Czerwonky
Address

2851 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60618
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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