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Veterinary Medical Clinic Summer Intern

Veterinary Medical Clinic Summer Intern. May 7 – August 14, 2007 Lisa Kauth Senior - Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary. About the Veterinary Medical Clinic. Privately owned mixed animal practice 80% small animal 20% large animal Typical vet clinic Scheduled appointments

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Veterinary Medical Clinic Summer Intern

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  1. Veterinary Medical Clinic Summer Intern May 7 – August 14, 2007 Lisa Kauth Senior - Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary

  2. About the Veterinary Medical Clinic • Privately owned mixed animal practice • 80% small animal • 20% large animal • Typical vet clinic • Scheduled appointments • Geriatrics & Pediatrics • Some walk-ins • Scheduled surgeries • Grooming • Boarding • Dentistry • X-Rays • Located in Yankton, SD • Three other clinics & four other veterinarians

  3. The Doctor • Dr. James Pajl • Internship supervisor and clinic owner • 1983 Kansas State University Graduate • Has owned The Veterinary Medical Clinic since January 1st 1989

  4. The Staff • One Full-Time Receptionist & Vet Tech Assistant • Julie Jarvis, 3 years of service • Out of Chicago • One Full-Time Veterinary Technician • Ashley Lenhoff, 1 ½ years of service • One Part-Time Groomer & Veterinary Technician • Sara Zimmerman, 7 years of service • Out of Colorado from Alameda East Veterinary Hospital – Emergency Vets! • Office Manager • Martha Pajl

  5. Responsibilities Maintaining the front desk Check in/check out, answering phones, setting up appointments Exam Room Assisting Doctor, preparing & cleaning Boarders/Kennels Cleaning, feeding, walking, picking up poop Stock Record keeping Surgery room Assisting Doctor, preparing, & cleaning Drawing blood/starting IV’s Filing prescriptions Heartworm/leukemia tests fecal floats Urine tests Monitoring patients Sterilizing equipment Dentals Grooming Laundry Occasional office work & running errands CLEANING, CLEANING, CLEANING!!! The Internship

  6. The Boarders

  7. Initial Expectations Walking and feeding cats and dogs Vaccinations Spay and neuters Picking up poop and cleaning up urine and vomit Reality of the job Busy Lots of overtime Complicated surgeries Emergencies Blood, Sweat, and Tears Way more cleaning! Expectations vs. Reality

  8. Opportunities & Professional Skills Gained • Knowledge • Experience • Customer Service Skills • Business Skills • Responsibilities and trust • Organization • Team work • Thinking on my toes

  9. Yorkie Puppies!!!

  10. Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association Summer Meetingin Valentine, NE Doctor, Ashley, and I learned about veterinary acupuncture!

  11. How I secured my internship • Made local veterinarians aware of me and my career objectives • Handed out my resume • Veterinary Medical Clinic • Dr. James Pajl • 605-665-9441

  12. Questions?

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