The case load and variety seen at PDSA PetAid hospitals allow a range of activity for the student that goes well beyond that of just observing.
Minor operations and procedures can be undertaken by more experienced veterinary students and most PDSA PetAid hospitals will provide these opportunities daily. The staffing levels and staff training (especially of nurses) allow supervision to be constant, though not obtrusive or intimidating. This compares favourably with the experience in many private practices.
A similar independence is often encouraged in the area of consultations. The consistently greater variety of surgical cases is a huge benefit when compared with the usual abundance of neutering procedures seen elsewhere.
More than ever before, the work is conducted using the latest equipment to be found in general practice (ECG, endoscopy, ultrasound, ASIF implants etc.) and within a purpose - built PDSA PetAid hospital.
Richard Hooker, BVMS (Hons) Exec, DMS MCMI MRCVS
Director of Veterinary Services
