Inland Valley Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Center

Organization Description

Since we opened in 2000, Inland Valley Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center has been proud to work as an extension of care for Upland and surrounding area vets. In tandem with your general practitioner, we will be there to provide emergency and specialized care 24/7 365 days a year whenever dog and cat owners cannot get in touch with their regular vet or require specialized services. We are always available to provide the quickest best possible care for your beloved dog or cat.

Program Information

Opportunity Title: Veterinary Assistant

Opportunity Summary: We support growth in our industry and being a part of that growth. We are a teaching hospital, for both technician students and doctoral students. We enjoy the opportunity to teach and train. We are open to students asking questions and getting hands-on experience.

By the end of this opportunity, students will have learned...Emergency Practices and handling of patients. Observe blood draws, catheter placement, filling meds, and emergency cases/procedures with the potential of hands-on training.

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

  • Assist a professional
  • Observe a professional and/or client
  • Shadow a professional

What training will be provided to students to perform these responsibilities?: On-going training is provided while performing responsibilities, with consistent supervision from a senior technician.

How will you provide ongoing support and supervision to students?: Students will be placed with a designated senior technician, with the technician manager overseeing all aspects of the training and being available to answer any questions students may have.

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

Please provide your organization's COVID-19 safety guidelines and protocol: We are in compliance with OSHA and county/state regulations. We offer masks, gloves, hand sanitizer stations, thermometers for temperature monitoring, and keep up to date with continually changing Covid-19 restrictions. We strongly recommend 6 feet social distancing when applicable and maintaining cleaning protocols.

Please provide any safety information specific to this opportunity: Onsite SDS manuals, eyewash station, wet-floor signage, fire alarm/sprinkler system, and OSHA compliance. See above for Covid-19 safety guidelines.

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.

Provide any additional information for students in regards to the application process (e.g., supplemental questions, interview and/or resume) resume and interview

How will students check in at the site?

Check-in with the technician manager or assigned senior technician. The technician manager will communicate with the student with whom they need to check in with.

How will students track hours at the site? timecard

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.

  • 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? On site cameras.

Will students receive safety training pertaining to potential risks associated with their duties? Yes
Address 
10 W. 7th St.
Upland, CA 91786
United States
General Phone 
(909) 931-7871
Website:
https://www.ivvsvets.com
Student Contact 
Name
Mayra Nicola
Job Title
Technician Manager
Phone
(909) 931-7871
Email
ivvstechmanagers@gmail.com
Program(s) 
Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Private/For-profit)
Focus Population(s)
Animals
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Hours of operation 

24 hours/ 7 days a week

Maximum students 
2