Animal Emergency Clinic - Grand Terrace

Organization Description

Animal Health Science approved site. 

Our mission is to provide affordable emergency veterinary care to the four-legged companion animals of the Inland Empire residents and the surrounding area.

Program Information

Animal Health Science approved site

Opportunity Title: ER Veterinary Technician Intern

Opportunity Summary: The student will work alongside emergency veterinarians relying upon their critical care skills, assessing the immediate needs to reduce suffering and stabilize the patient while considering treatment options necessary to return the patient to a healthy and pain-free life.

By the end of this opportunity, students will have learned...to assess the immediate needs of the patient to reduce suffering. The student will have an opportunity to further develop their critical care skills, observe surgical assisting for non-routine situations as well as anesthetic monitoring.

The following tasks/activities students would be doing for this opportunity:

  • Administer, conduct, or oversee an assessment process
  • Assist a professional
  • Conduct scientific analysis and/or testing
  • Observe a professional and/or client
  • Shadow a professional

What training will be provided to students to perform these responsibilities?: Training will be conducted by an Emergency Veterinary Technician with 10 years of experience in the field.

How will you provide ongoing support and supervision to students?: lead will interact with the trainer to determine what the student has observed, completed, witnessed on a weekly basis.

Where will this opportunity take place? On-site/In-Person

Please provide your organizations COVID-19 safety guidelines and protocol: Covid-19 mask mandates have just been removed for vaccinated individuals as of 2/16/22. Employees that have been vaccinated are now allowed to remain free of masks while those not vaccinated are expected to continue wearing masks. We encourage our staff to follow the protocol that makes them feel safe.

Please provide any safety information specific to this opportunity: The student will be exposed to animals who are often in discomfort. For that reason their actions are unpredictable. All animals are to be muzzled prior to any handling to reduce the possibility of injury to the handler.

Please indicate the number of hours and duration a student would need to commit for this opportunity: 8 hours per week

Are students expected to use a personal vehicle as part of this opportunity? No

Are students responsible for any fees as part of this opportunity? No Fees will be incurred by students

Are students receiving any form of compensation for this opportunity? No, unpaid internship

How will students check-in at the site? They will arrive with staff and prepare for the shift.

How will students track hours at the site? the trainer will track the hours.

Health & Safety

In order to create a positive, safe and valuable out-of-classroom learning experience, CSU faculty, students, college staff and community partners must work together as a team to make the most of the experience and manage the unique risks that exist. There is insurance available to protect CSU as well as the learning site, if the proper agreement is in place. Students can avoid unsafe situations when everyone is familiar with the placement details and a proper risk assessment has been completed. This risk assessment is not intended to prohibit educational experiences that may seem “too risky,” but rather to find ways to reduce the amount of risk and liability exposure, so that the off-campus learning opportunity is a safe, healthful and fulfilling educational experience for all parties involved. This section should be completed by someone familiar with any potential risks.

Please select all options that apply.

  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older

Is there anything else not covered that might impact the safety and well being of your clients and/or university participants?

We respect and abide by HIPAA compliance maintaining the confidentiality of our clients. As a result no videography, photography or social media posting of patients is allowed.

We respect and abide by HIPAA compliance maintaining the confidentiality of our clients. As a result no videography, photography or social media posting of patients is allowed.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
22085 Commerce Way
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
United States
General Phone 
(909) 825-9350
Website:
http://www.emergencyvetinlandempire.com
Student Contact 
Name
Linda Sisti
Job Title
Practice Manager
Phone
(909) 825-9367
Email
info@emergencyvetinlandempire.com
Program(s) 
Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Private/For-profit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Animals
Focus Area(s)
Animal Welfare, Health & Medicine
Hours of operation 

We provide overnight veterinary care during the week Tuesday through Thursday 6pm-8am the following morning. Beginning Friday at 6pm we run 24 hours over the weekend, closing on Mondays at 8am. We are open 24 hours every holiday.

Maximum students 
1