Veterinary Technology Cooperative Education Partner Profile

Cooperative Education Partner Profile

Contact Dr. Brad Krohn if you have questions.

Location and Contact Information Organization: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Email Address: Website:

Number of Current Staff # of Veterinarians: # of CVTs: # of assistants and other staff:

Practice Manager: Yes No

Hours of Operation Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Emergency Hours:

Diagnostic Imaging

The use of personal protective equipment such as lead shields, thyroid shields, and lead-lined gloves is required. PCC provides student dosimetry badges.

Check all that apply: Radiography Digital Radiography Dental Radiography Digital Dental Radiography Automatic Processor Ultrasonography Endoscopy

Other (Please specify):

Surgery

Check all that apply: Laser surgery AHAA Certified Steam Autoclave Gas sterilization Ultrasonic Dental Scaler Dental Unit

Other (Please specify):

Please describe surgeries typically performed at this facility

Laboratory Equipment

Check all that apply: Blood Gas Analyzer Blood Chemistry Microscopy Gram Stain Cytology Centrifuge Tonometry CBC Analizer

Other (Please specify):

What percent of lab work is typically sent to a commercial laboratory vs. being performed in-house?

Anesthesia

Inhalation gases typically used: Nitrous Oxide Sevoflurane Isoflurane Halothane Other (Please specify):

Injectable agents typically used: Propofol Ketamine/Valium Domitor/Antisedan Xylazine/Yohimbine Opioids Barbiturates

Other (Please specify):

Monitoring Equipment: Pulse Oximeter ECG Blood Pressure Monitor IV Fluid Pump Ventilator

Other (Please specify):

Procedures Please describe other technician responsibilities:

Agreement and Guidelines:

As a PCC Veterinary Technology Co-operative Education Partner, you agree to the following guidelines:

Provide a clinical training site by:
- Preparing staff to welcome the student as a member of the team.
- Providing structure and direction for the student.
- Utilizing new employee training procedures regarding policies and procedures such as dress code and sick days.
Supervise the student by
- Identifying who on staff will guide the student, assign daily tasks, schedule lunches, breaks and do the student’s performance evaluation.
- Giving the student direction on daily activities.
Promote and support the student by:
- Providing feedback and positive reinforcement for work well done.
- Being willing to meet and talk with the student on a regular basis regarding their performance.
- Recognizing problem areas with students, provide direction to resolve conflict or disagreement.
- Contacting the PCC Co-operative Education Coordinator for training and problem-solving support.
Instruct the student by:
- Identifying procedures the student has been taught, and help them gain confidence and competency by giving them opportunities to practice these procedures, both with help and then independently.
- Teaching the student new skills specific to your site, and give them opportunities to practice with supervision and then independently.
- Answering the student’s questions whenever possible.

I agree to the above terms:

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Brad Krohn.