Veterinary externship
in equine general and sports medicine
Private
practice as associate or practice owner specializing in equine general
and sports medicine 20 years. 2 years experience in corporate business
Graduate OSU College of Veterinary Medicine 1989
IVAS Certification in veterinary acupuncture 1996
Internship equine osteopathy 1996-1997
Group practice 6 years-associate
2 years employment with pharmaceutical company
14 years practice owner/practitioner in equine general and sports medicine
Certified in equine acupuncture and osteopathy (Dr. Miller)
full
compliment of equine journals
complete and up to date equine medicine
and surgery library
mobile on-line access to internet
therapeutic
riding program at veterinary facility provides 10 horses which are
available to learn/practice various techniques
Perform
the following:
initial communication with client and complete medical
history documentation in medical records
conduct independant exam and
discuss findings, next-step diagnostics, final diagnosis, treatment, and
prognosis
depending on student's skill set, perform, under direct
supervision administration of medication, take radiographs, use
diagnostic ultrasound, discuss treatment options, treatment and aftecare
with client
discuss cost of private practice, be available for
emergencies, conduct research related to cases seen
demonstrate
working knowledge of horse handling and husbandry.
Usual
veterinarian schedule is Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, also
available for emergency service. Also, there are evening hours at the
clinic 3 days a week. Additionally, there are horses available for
practicing various skills.