EC0969 - Clinical Vet Student Experience

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The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh is looking to provide a structured clinical rotation of clinical vet practice (in small animal practice) for undergraduate students in the final years of the BVM and S degree programme. The main business objectives are: (i).To provide clinical placements for small groups of students at the Practice, each group to be stationed at the Practice premises for a period of 1 week (5 days ) for core rotations and 2 weeks (10 days) for selective rotations. Students will be expected to spend the majority of their time on clinical activities with the veterinary staff of the Practice. Veterinary staff will ensure that students are actively involved in clinical procedures and that the educational value from each case is maximised through full explanation and open discussion as well as ensuring that students are given a significant level of case responsibility. It is recognised that case load in Vet practice can be unpredictable. Although there is no requirement for Practice staff to provide scheduled didactic tutorials, it is expected that when case load is low, students on the placement will either be engaged in tutorials or employed under guidance in an educationally valid way. This might include, among other activities, communications with clients, appropriate maintenance of equipment, or assisting in the preparation of invoices or reports. (ii). Consultation and caseload experience The university expects the following range of activities to be covered during the student placements: Consultation times minimum 20 minutes (ideally 30 mins or longer) Canine Consultation per week min of 30 Feline consultations per week min of 10 Other species consultations per week min of 10 Potential surgical procedures per week min of 10