VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital, OH

Description of Elective Experience

Student will participate in wellness appointments, sick appointments and a variety of cases. Opportunities for observation and assistance in routine surgeries as well as mass removals, dental procedures, occasional enucleations, laceration repairs, hematoma repairs, etc. are available. We do not do orthopedic work.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Small animal practice with 5 full time DVMs ranging in 14-35 years of experience. 6 RVTs, 14 vet assistants, and 6 CSRs. We have DR radiographs, color flow doppler ultrasound, and an electrocautery unit.

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

We are flexible in terms of the number of hours that the student needs in order to fulfill her offsite elective. If she needs 40 we can accommodate, if they need less we can do that as well.  Depending on level of competence displayed they will be allowed to do exams and minor procedures under DVM supervision as well as assist in more complicated procedures.

Supervisor
Jen LeMaster, RVT/HM and Constance Curren, DVM/MD
Website
vcahospitals.com/lakewood
Contact email
Address

14587 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
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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