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| We have a full staff consisting of 8 veterinarians; a practice manager; an office manager; 3 front-office personnel; a pharmacy manager; 6 ambulatory veterinary technicians; and 12 hospital veterinary technicians. Type of Practice: Fairfield Equine is an equine referral practice founded in 1989 with the goal of providing the best possible care for the health and maintenance of the sport horse. The practice has become known nationally and internationally for its quality of care in sport horse medicine especially as it concerns lameness related problems. The veterinarians at Fairfield Equine have provided their services to the U.S. equestrian team at the Olympic Games, the World Equestrian Games, and many other notable events around the world for over twenty years. Our patients are primarily Warmblood horses with the remainder consisting of Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses and other breeds. We provide ambulatory services to a large area of Connecticut as well as metropolitan New York City. Due to a cooperative agreement with Drs. Wayne McIlwraith and Alan Nixon, we can provide our clients with the most advanced level of orthopedic surgery possible. Facilities and Equipment: Our state-of-the-art facility was opened in November 2000 and is the largest, most sophisticated privately owned equine hospital in the Northeast. We offer a 12 stall hospital with a 4 stall isolation barn and are staffed 24 hours a day. Our clinic includes a fully equipped surgical suite, two induction/recovery stalls, treatment and examination areas and a riding ring for lameness examinations. Our diagnostic equipment includes nuclear scintigraphy, MRI, Eklin digital radiography, GE Logiq 9 ultrasound console, fluoroscopy, complete Idexx diagnostic laboratory and 3 meter video endoscopy. Our ambulatory vehicles are equipped with radiographic, ultrasound, and endoscopic equipment. Staff Veterinarians: Richard D. Mitchell, DVM; Mark R. Baus, DVM; Carolyn M. Weinberg, DVM; Robert T. Neff, VMD; Whitney A. Will, DVM; Christina R. Russillo, DVM; Jennifer Narbonne, MRCSV; and Ryland B. Edwards, DVM. Case Load: The practice sees about 9000 cases per year. Approximately 500 cases are in-house and 8,500 cases are seen in the field. Types of cases: Approximately 3,000 lameness exams are performed each year. In the previous year we performed 140 surgeries. Of these surgeries, approximately 63% are orthopedic, 18% are soft tissue, and 19% are emergency exploratories. The remainder of the caseload is comprised of medicine and wellness cases. Approximately 180 bone scans are performed yearly. Estimated Breakdown of daily or weekly load: The caseload varies according to the time of year and the veterinarian providing service. Approximately 4 surgeries are performed per week. During the winter season, 2 veterinarians [Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Weinberg] reside in Florida and attend to clients and patients at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. EXTERNSHIP LISTING: Primary contact person and program administrator for Externship: Dr. Whitney Will Address: 32 Barnabas Road, Newtown, CT 06470 Telephone: 203-270-3600 Fax: 203-270-4672 Email: Number of Externs currently in Practice: 1 Goals of Externship: This is a hands-on externship that will expose senior veterinary students to a variety of diagnostic and treatment disciplines. The primary emphasis will be placed on lameness diagnosis and treatment; however, students will also participate in the work-up of internal medicine and emergency cases. Our aim is to provide students with a realistic example of private practice in the performance horse industry, while allowing them the opportunity to enhance their clinical understanding. This experience also provides the practice the opportunity to develop a working relationship with prospective interns. Prerequisites for Externship: Students must be in their clinical year of study and have demonstrated an interest in equine practice. Application for Externship: To apply for the externship, please send a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and the name of a reference to Dr. Whitney Will. Please include your first and second choices for dates of visitation in the letter. There is no application deadline, but please note the dates of externship availability below. Externs will be required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license, health insurance, and AVMA PLIT coverage. Dates and Duration: Externships are for a period of 2-6 weeks and are generally limited to April through November. Practice Responsibilities to the Extern: We aim to provide an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and skill base. Externs will be assigned to a veterinarian on a daily basis to see ambulatory and clinic cases. Externship Responsibilities to the Practice: Externs will be expected to participate in and observe all aspects of daily practice, including outpatient appointments, ambulatory calls, and surgery. When possible, externs will scrub in on scheduled and emergency surgeries. On weeknights and weekends, the extern is expected to help treat in hospital patients when necessary. Is the Externship a Prerequisite for Internship: Yes Internship available: Yes Insurance Requirements: Externs are required to register for the AVMA PLIT student supplemental liability insurance prior to their start date. Externs are required to provide proof of health insurance coverage. Living Quarters: There may be housing available, depending on the time of visit. INTERNSHIP LISTING Primary contact person and program administrator for Internship: Dr. Cricket DiScala Address: 32 Barnabas Road, Newtown, CT 06470 Telephone: 203-270-3600 Fax: 203-270-4672 Email: Number of Interns currently in Practice: 2 Philosophy of internship: This is a hands-on internship aimed to provide new veterinarians with experience in a variety of diagnostic and treatment disciplines, as well as help them to develop their client communication skills. The primary emphasis will be placed on lameness diagnosis and treatment. Upon completion of our program, our interns will have exceptional veterinary skills suitable for advanced practice application. The intern will be mentored throughout their experience and encouraged to seek advice from others. Prerequisites of Application and Internship: DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school; Successful completion of the NAVLE or NBE and CCT; Curriculum Vitae; Letter of Intent; Transcript; 3 letters of recommendation; Personal interview; An externship is highly recommended. Paperwork to be submitted by November 15, 2004. Notification of Acceptance: An offer of employment will be made by phone and/or mail. Employee Benefits: Health insurance and dental insurance; 8 days vacation; 2 sick days; professional liability insurance, limited use of a practice vehicle; continuing education stipend to include one major meeting [excluding AAEP’s yearly convention]; cell phone for business use; licensure in Connecticut and New York; dues for AVMA and AAEP; on-site apartment with most utilities included. Employment Contracts: A contract is required. This contract includes a non-compete clause. Externship Available: Yes List of Internship Duties in Practice: The interns will spend the majority of their time with Dr. Mitchell assisting him with lameness work ups, including a limited period at the Winter Equestrian Festival. Each intern will also rotate among the other veterinarians in the practice. This will include ambulatory and hospital service. They will be responsible for daily assessment of hospitalized patients. Each intern will spend time performing anesthesia on surgery cases. Each intern will scrub in on every emergency surgery and all surgeries performed by their currently supervising veterinarian. Each intern will be responsible for reviewing one journal article per month. Ultimately, each intern will make independent ambulatory calls on a scheduled basis. Emergency Duty Requirements: After an initial training period, each intern will provide primary emergency coverage every other weekend, and occasionally on holidays and weeknights. A senior veterinarian will be available as back-up for consultation and assistance. Amount of Supervision: Initially, the intern will share case responsibility with a practice veterinarian while their skill base and experience builds. As the intern and we feel comfortable, the amount of independent practice will increase. Ultimately, the intern will receive and manage most cases. We emphasize communication in our practice, and will continue to support the interns even as they manage cases on their own. Term of Employment: July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008. |