Description

Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale recognizes the critical role of future veterinarians in the continued success of our industry. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive hands-on experience and exposure to the realities of veterinary practice prior to graduation. This practical immersion offers invaluable insights, enabling students to discern their preferred practice environment. We are committed to supporting the educational journey of the next generation of veterinary professionals.  As one of the few private practices left in our industry it is also important for us to expose ourselves more to our future veterinarians in the hopes that they will want to continue the legacy of the private veterinary practice industry.

• 2 week duration
• minimum 40 hours per week
• Complementary housing provided
• Living stipend of $400 provided

Student Responsibilities

• Review how to perform a physical exam
• Review ultrasonography techniques
• Review common cardiac arrhythmias and murmurs and how to grade them
• Review how to perform orthopedic and neurologic exams
• Assist Dr. Singh and Dr. Smith in a surgery
• Review anesthesia drugs, usage, side effects, contraindications and any reversal agents
• Review normal vital signs and normal vitals under anesthesia
• Review the following surgical procedures: spay, neuter, mass removal, gastropexy,
  dental, cystotomy, enterotomy, gastrotomy, splenectomy, enucleation, stenotic nares,
  and other similar/common procedures in GP
• Common antibiotics/anti-inflammatories/antifungals/probiotics used in canines
• Know the common preventatives for heartworm, flea, and tick
• Review common radiography techniques and landmarks and how to read radiographs
  including dental radiographs
• Review vaccination schedules for puppies and adult/senior canines and proper
  locations of common vaccinations
• Review deworming protocols and the proper drugs for different parasites
• Review common microscope usage and common cytology findings (MCT, WBC, RBC,
  urine, yeast, bacteria, mites, mange, etc.)
• Review how to properly prepare samples (blood, fecal, ear cytology, urine, skin
  impression and scrape, etc.)
• Review typical blood work parameters for a chemistry and CBC
• Review common ophthalmic, otic, and topical medications
• Review how to properly trim nails, express anal glands, place IV catheters,
  cystocentesis, cryotherapy
• Review protocols for monitoring/diagnostic blood tests (ACTH STIM, LDDST, Resting
  Cortisol, etc.)
• Review proper aseptic techniques (how to correctly scrub in for surgery, how to
  aseptically put on sterile gloves/gown)
• Review CPR (technique and emergency drugs/calculations)
• Review how to communicate with clients (mannerisms, word choice, empathy, etc.)
• Review how to maintain medical records and make thorough notes/findings
• Review client education (call backs, surgery/procedure discharge, cases, etc.)
  

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary school program

Must have medical insurance and professional liability insurance policies