VCA, Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center, CA

Description of Elective Experience

Students will rotate through the various specialties observing specialty consultations and procedures.  Externs will be attending hospital wide morning rounds as well as the opportunity to attend 1 hour didactic weekly lectures and/or journal club.  Some primary experience can be gained in the ER if on that rotation.   

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

RVTs, VAs, and CSRs available to help.  

  • Arthroscopy
  • Basic clinical laboratory equipment
  • Blood Gas Analysis
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Bone Plating Equipment
  • Chemotherapy Hood
  • Continuous Monitoring of Patients
  • CT Scan
  • Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Digital Radiography
  • Echocardiography
  • Endoscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Linear Accelerator
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Equipment
  • MRI
  • Paperless Medical Record
  • Physical Therapy
  • Point of care clinical laboratory equipment
  • Ultrasonography
  • Ventilator
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

50-60 hours a week shadowing specialists and ER doctors, M-F 7:30a to 6p.  Students may perform skill/procedures under the guidance of ER doctors or Critical Care Specialists if the opportunity presents itself. Externs will be attending hospital wide morning rounds as well as the opportunity to attend 1 hour didactic weekly lectures and/or journal club

Supervisor
Chris Wong
Website
https://vcahospitals.com/sacramento-veterinary-referral-center/
Contact email
Address

9801 Old Winery Place
Sacramento, CA 95827
United States

Specialties
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
50
Global engagement opportunity
No
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