Thrive Pet Healthcare
Veterinary Resident, Equine Dentistry & Oral Surgery - Midwest Veterinary Dental
Thrive Pet Healthcare, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States, 53121
Overview
The Full Time Equine AVDC Dental Resident at Midwest Veterinary Dental Services will be responsible for the duties outlined below. Clinic duties are not limited to this document and expectations may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by DVMs employed by Midwest Veterinary Dental Services. Responsibilities
Full Time AVDC Equine Residency Program Overview
Total Program Time from Start Date: 36 months minimum, 6 year maximum Type of Diplomate Supervision provided: primary direct supervision, with some unsupervised time commensurate with experience gained Location of residency: Midwest Veterinary Dental Services (Elkhorn, WI). Some work may be completed on farm sites and various referral hospitals. Opportunity for travel to remote referral locations (Peterson and Smith in Ocala, Florida; Southwest Equine Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ) Minimum directly supervised clinical weeks: 48 weeks Total clinical time (supervised and unsupervised): 78 weeks (full time residents will have no more than 6 weeks per year total indirect supervision for clinical weeks)
Office and hospital procedures, client relations and communication
Office and clinical tasks
Assist with patient discharge and triage of patients according to client, patient and clinic needs via phone, in person, email or other electronic or digital means Handle financial transactions when necessary Assist with inventory control
Acquire Patient history
Obtain important medical history and information about patients from owners and referral DVMs, when appropriate
Provide instructions for routine dental care and preventative measures
Have thorough knowledge, understanding and the ability to communicate
Medication administration Post-surgical care Dental care
Maintain patient records and records of client communications
Use appropriate medical terminology and AVDC abbreviations Maintain documentation of cases to be logged for the AVDC residency Create surgery reports and discharge instructions using clinic templates
Communication
Utilize appropriate, professional and courteous communication between veterinary team members Assist in procedures as requested with or for the doctor with professional and courteous behavior Utilize appropriate interpersonal and public relation skills Provide client communication
Review the chart to ensure accurate information is provided Interact with owners for surgical or sick appointments
Be able to answer questions and make appropriate recommendations for possible diagnostics Discuss and obtain blood work, fluids or other diagnostics as indicated
Oral/Phone
Follow up phone communication with owners and referral vets on clinical patients. This duty will be shared with the primary supervising veterinarian. Return messages left by owners regarding patients in a timely manner (emails, phone calls, texts)
Written
Discharge instructions Educational handouts Promotional materials Estimates for routine procedures
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Administration
Handle pharmacological and biological agents to ensure safety and efficacy of the product Administer medications via the appropriate route as directed Calculate medication doses Accurately record medical information Understand controlled substance regulations and maintain logs
Dispensing
Prepare and dispense medications Relay handling, storage, administration and side effect information to clients Understand which products are OTC or prescription Maintain controlled drug logs – computer and paper
Recognize drug classifications and adverse reactions
OTC vs prescription NSAID vs Antibiotic vs nausea etc.
Nursing
Patient examinations
Obtain pertinent and thorough patient history Understand basic normal parameters for TPR
Obtain TPR on patients Auscultate heart and lungs using a stethoscope prior to administration of sedatives on every patient
Emergency procedures
Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations Assist in CPR Know the location and be able to quickly retrieve emergency medications as needed
Patient care/husbandry
Assist barn assistants with patient care/husbandry if needed Administer oral and parenteral medications Apply and maintain bandages Place intravenous catheters Manage IV fluids and maintain IV catheters Ensure patients are clean, dry and comfortable
Includes boarding patients Ensure all patients have access to water and food when indicated
Nutrition
Counsel clients on dietary needs of the patient Feed and provide water to patients as directed
Behavior
Recognize and assess body language and behaviors Respond appropriately to body language and behaviors demonstrated by patients
Restraint
Restrain patients in a manner safe for patient and staff Safely apply twitch or other equine restraint
Laboratory Procedures
Properly collect diagnostic specimens for analysis including but not limited to: Venipuncture, Culture, Biopsy Properly prepare, label and submit samples for diagnostics including but not limited to: Blood work, Cytology specimens, Biopsy specimens, Culture specimens Perform various laboratory tests
Microscopic evaluations
Cytology
Packed cell volume (PCV) and total protein (TP) Run CBC and blood chemistry samples in house Run IDEXX snap or other patient side tests appropriately
Utilize the IDEXX Snap readers for complete record reporting
Dentistry
The first few months of the residency will be primarily focused on gaining a comfort level with routine dentistry:
Sedated oral examinations Occlusal adjustments Periodontal treatments Obtaining diagnostic radiographs Upper Airway Endoscopy
Once your mentor assesses your routine dental skills as sufficient, you will be transitioned into assisting with surgical procedures
Peripheral nerve blocks Basic and advanced extraction techniques Sinus procedures Endodontic procedures Patient monitoring and maintaining a standing surgical plane of anesthesia
The advanced techniques that we utilize for surgical extractions
Diagnostic Imaging
Perform or assist with obtaining diagnostic dental radiographs Utilize appropriate protective equipment
Aprons, thyroid shields, gloves, other
Properly utilize radiographic technique charts Appropriately label and orient images
Left or Right digital marker Other as indicated
Gain skills on radiographic interpretation Gain skills on CT interpretation
Anesthesia
Understand basic procedures and risks associated with general anesthesia (GA) Understand and maintain documentation necessary for procedures
Controlled drug logs Authorization and consent forms Drug calculator sheets
Maintain and operate equipment
Syringe pump for equine CRI
Calculate and administer appropriate anesthetic medications (including CRI administration and intermittent IV boluses) Understand setup for equine IV catheter placement and maintenance
Appropriate gauges and lengths for different sized patients Heparinized saline Appropriate interval for flushing the IV catheter
Monitor patients with complete attention
Utilize monitoring equipment Focus on visual assessments of patients Understand assessment of standing anesthetic planes
Recognize post-operative pain and respond appropriately
Surgical Assisting
Apropriately prepare patients for surgical procedure, including planning with supervising veterinarian Understand and provide equipment needed for various procedures
Knowledge of instrumentation for simple and surgical extractions, minimally invasive buccotomy, sinus procedures Knowledge of various suture types and their uses
Maintain sterility around the surgical site and equipment when necessary Assist in procedures as requested with aseptic technique Assist with post-surgical clean-up of equipment and room if needed Provide post-operative care
Pain management Fluid therapy Bandaging Discharge instructions
Should include patient first and last name Date of procedure Procedure performed Nutritional instructions Incision care Post-operative medications with accurate dose and frequency Absorbable vs skin sutures Other special instructions as indicated
Communicate with owners in post-operative period Wear appropriate footwear for working around horses
Sturdy closed-toe shoes No Crocs
Full Time Dental Residents
are primarily in charge of patient care and client communication, however they are also expected to work as a team with all Midwest Veterinary Dental Services team members and fill in as needed. Patient care and monitoring may include evening and weekend care on a case-by-case basis.
The responsibilities of Full Time Dental Residents at Midwest Veterinary Dental Services include but are not limited to the tasks and duties outlined above. I, ___________________________________ acknowledge that I have been provided a copy of a job description for my position. Employee Signature ______________________________________ Date________________________ Supervisor Signature______________________________________Date_________________________
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The Full Time Equine AVDC Dental Resident at Midwest Veterinary Dental Services will be responsible for the duties outlined below. Clinic duties are not limited to this document and expectations may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by DVMs employed by Midwest Veterinary Dental Services. Responsibilities
Full Time AVDC Equine Residency Program Overview
Total Program Time from Start Date: 36 months minimum, 6 year maximum Type of Diplomate Supervision provided: primary direct supervision, with some unsupervised time commensurate with experience gained Location of residency: Midwest Veterinary Dental Services (Elkhorn, WI). Some work may be completed on farm sites and various referral hospitals. Opportunity for travel to remote referral locations (Peterson and Smith in Ocala, Florida; Southwest Equine Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ) Minimum directly supervised clinical weeks: 48 weeks Total clinical time (supervised and unsupervised): 78 weeks (full time residents will have no more than 6 weeks per year total indirect supervision for clinical weeks)
Office and hospital procedures, client relations and communication
Office and clinical tasks
Assist with patient discharge and triage of patients according to client, patient and clinic needs via phone, in person, email or other electronic or digital means Handle financial transactions when necessary Assist with inventory control
Acquire Patient history
Obtain important medical history and information about patients from owners and referral DVMs, when appropriate
Provide instructions for routine dental care and preventative measures
Have thorough knowledge, understanding and the ability to communicate
Medication administration Post-surgical care Dental care
Maintain patient records and records of client communications
Use appropriate medical terminology and AVDC abbreviations Maintain documentation of cases to be logged for the AVDC residency Create surgery reports and discharge instructions using clinic templates
Communication
Utilize appropriate, professional and courteous communication between veterinary team members Assist in procedures as requested with or for the doctor with professional and courteous behavior Utilize appropriate interpersonal and public relation skills Provide client communication
Review the chart to ensure accurate information is provided Interact with owners for surgical or sick appointments
Be able to answer questions and make appropriate recommendations for possible diagnostics Discuss and obtain blood work, fluids or other diagnostics as indicated
Oral/Phone
Follow up phone communication with owners and referral vets on clinical patients. This duty will be shared with the primary supervising veterinarian. Return messages left by owners regarding patients in a timely manner (emails, phone calls, texts)
Written
Discharge instructions Educational handouts Promotional materials Estimates for routine procedures
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Administration
Handle pharmacological and biological agents to ensure safety and efficacy of the product Administer medications via the appropriate route as directed Calculate medication doses Accurately record medical information Understand controlled substance regulations and maintain logs
Dispensing
Prepare and dispense medications Relay handling, storage, administration and side effect information to clients Understand which products are OTC or prescription Maintain controlled drug logs – computer and paper
Recognize drug classifications and adverse reactions
OTC vs prescription NSAID vs Antibiotic vs nausea etc.
Nursing
Patient examinations
Obtain pertinent and thorough patient history Understand basic normal parameters for TPR
Obtain TPR on patients Auscultate heart and lungs using a stethoscope prior to administration of sedatives on every patient
Emergency procedures
Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations Assist in CPR Know the location and be able to quickly retrieve emergency medications as needed
Patient care/husbandry
Assist barn assistants with patient care/husbandry if needed Administer oral and parenteral medications Apply and maintain bandages Place intravenous catheters Manage IV fluids and maintain IV catheters Ensure patients are clean, dry and comfortable
Includes boarding patients Ensure all patients have access to water and food when indicated
Nutrition
Counsel clients on dietary needs of the patient Feed and provide water to patients as directed
Behavior
Recognize and assess body language and behaviors Respond appropriately to body language and behaviors demonstrated by patients
Restraint
Restrain patients in a manner safe for patient and staff Safely apply twitch or other equine restraint
Laboratory Procedures
Properly collect diagnostic specimens for analysis including but not limited to: Venipuncture, Culture, Biopsy Properly prepare, label and submit samples for diagnostics including but not limited to: Blood work, Cytology specimens, Biopsy specimens, Culture specimens Perform various laboratory tests
Microscopic evaluations
Cytology
Packed cell volume (PCV) and total protein (TP) Run CBC and blood chemistry samples in house Run IDEXX snap or other patient side tests appropriately
Utilize the IDEXX Snap readers for complete record reporting
Dentistry
The first few months of the residency will be primarily focused on gaining a comfort level with routine dentistry:
Sedated oral examinations Occlusal adjustments Periodontal treatments Obtaining diagnostic radiographs Upper Airway Endoscopy
Once your mentor assesses your routine dental skills as sufficient, you will be transitioned into assisting with surgical procedures
Peripheral nerve blocks Basic and advanced extraction techniques Sinus procedures Endodontic procedures Patient monitoring and maintaining a standing surgical plane of anesthesia
The advanced techniques that we utilize for surgical extractions
Diagnostic Imaging
Perform or assist with obtaining diagnostic dental radiographs Utilize appropriate protective equipment
Aprons, thyroid shields, gloves, other
Properly utilize radiographic technique charts Appropriately label and orient images
Left or Right digital marker Other as indicated
Gain skills on radiographic interpretation Gain skills on CT interpretation
Anesthesia
Understand basic procedures and risks associated with general anesthesia (GA) Understand and maintain documentation necessary for procedures
Controlled drug logs Authorization and consent forms Drug calculator sheets
Maintain and operate equipment
Syringe pump for equine CRI
Calculate and administer appropriate anesthetic medications (including CRI administration and intermittent IV boluses) Understand setup for equine IV catheter placement and maintenance
Appropriate gauges and lengths for different sized patients Heparinized saline Appropriate interval for flushing the IV catheter
Monitor patients with complete attention
Utilize monitoring equipment Focus on visual assessments of patients Understand assessment of standing anesthetic planes
Recognize post-operative pain and respond appropriately
Surgical Assisting
Apropriately prepare patients for surgical procedure, including planning with supervising veterinarian Understand and provide equipment needed for various procedures
Knowledge of instrumentation for simple and surgical extractions, minimally invasive buccotomy, sinus procedures Knowledge of various suture types and their uses
Maintain sterility around the surgical site and equipment when necessary Assist in procedures as requested with aseptic technique Assist with post-surgical clean-up of equipment and room if needed Provide post-operative care
Pain management Fluid therapy Bandaging Discharge instructions
Should include patient first and last name Date of procedure Procedure performed Nutritional instructions Incision care Post-operative medications with accurate dose and frequency Absorbable vs skin sutures Other special instructions as indicated
Communicate with owners in post-operative period Wear appropriate footwear for working around horses
Sturdy closed-toe shoes No Crocs
Full Time Dental Residents
are primarily in charge of patient care and client communication, however they are also expected to work as a team with all Midwest Veterinary Dental Services team members and fill in as needed. Patient care and monitoring may include evening and weekend care on a case-by-case basis.
The responsibilities of Full Time Dental Residents at Midwest Veterinary Dental Services include but are not limited to the tasks and duties outlined above. I, ___________________________________ acknowledge that I have been provided a copy of a job description for my position. Employee Signature ______________________________________ Date________________________ Supervisor Signature______________________________________Date_________________________
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