Wright Patterson AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility (WPAFB, OH)

Description of Elective Experience

WPAFB VTF is a general practice Military Veterinary Medicine experience that includes small animal medicine, military working dogs, public health, and food safety. Externs are exposed to military veterinary medicine under direct supervision of a DVM. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Capabilities = Small animal GP, surgical suite, x-ray, ultrasound, full lab, dental suite. 3 soliders, 2 civilian staff. 

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

Students are expected to be present at the clinic/event from 0800-1600. Weekends are off. Various military commitments may occur depending on time of year the student is visiting, including physical fitness test, audits, military sanitation inspections, etc. 

Supervisor
CPT John Bock, DVM
Contact email
Address

3892 Communication Blvd
WPAFB, OH 45433
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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