Warner Ave Animal Hospital, CA

Description of Elective Experience

This elective immerses the student in a dynamic small animal private practice in a suburban demographic. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of cases including, but not limited to: 

  • Preventative care medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Imaging Diagnostics (Radiology, Ultrasound, etc.)
  • Dentistry
  • Ophthalmology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Cardiology
  • Soft-tissue Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Clinical Pathology

  • Some Exotic Medicine (Rabbits, etc.)

     

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Our facility currently employs four veterinarians and 12 support staff. 

Our equipment includes:

  • Digital Radiography
  • Digital Dental Radiography
  • Ultrasound
  • Cold-Laser Therapy
  • Full Dental Suite
  • Fully-Furnished Surgery Suite
  • Laparoscopy (Laparoscopic Spays & Biopsies)
  • Video Otoscopy
  • Endoscopy
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

Student Responsibilities Include:

  • Schedule consists of Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Duties include receiving a complete patient history from the client, obtaining vitals, and presenting the case to the attending veterinarian
  • Shadowing during patient exams and presenting a treatment plan to the attending veterinarian
  • Scrubbing in on surgeries and procedures
  • Assisting with discharges under the guidance of attending veterinarian
Supervisor
Dr. Robert Beshai
Website
warneravenueanimalhospital.com
Contact email
Address

8546 Warner Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92647
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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