Animal Rescue League of Boston
Description
Students will gain experience in both clinical animal behavior and shelter behavior. Students will participate in behavior appointments with private clients, under direct supervision of a behavior specialist. Students will observe and participate in canine and feline behavior evaluations of shelter animals, participate in discussions of shelter pets' training programs, set up training programs for shelter pets, and participate in training programs. Opportunities also exist to participate in our shelter medicine program and Center for Shelter Dogs research projects.
Details
Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available
- Sheila D'Arpino, DVM,DACVB (Behavior)
- Amy Marder, VMD, CAAB (behavior)
- Gary Patronek, VMD, PhD (epidemiology)
- Martha Smith-Blackmore, DVM (shelter medicine)
- Erin Doyle, DVM (shelter medicine)
Educational Resources
Not on record.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities are to assist the veterinarians with clinical and shelter behavior cases. More detail is listed above.
Student Supervision
Approximately 8 hours per day, 5-6 days per week.
Housing
No.
Practice Information
Animal Rescue League of Boston
10 Chandler S.
Boston, MA 02116
Ph: 617 226 5664
Fx: 617 226-5679
Email: behavior [at] arlboston [dot] org
Web: www.arlboston.org
Updated: 5/6/09
Signature On File: Dr. Sheila D'Arpino and Dr. Amy Marder
