North american Vet students experience unique equine event
Three NY Veterinary practices collaborate to Host second annual meeting
Ravena, NY, September 9, 2017– Forty-three second and third year veterinary students from Cornell University, Tufts University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Guelph – Ontario Veterinary College, and Universite de Montreal attended the second annual weekend event at The Equine Clinic at OakenCroft and Rhinebeck Equine. These two practices, along with Millbrook Equine, combined to give veterinary students the opportunity to tour equine clinics, participate in wet-labs and learn about externships and internships. Following the educational activities, prospective equine practitioners traveled to HITS, where they attended the Million Dollar Grand Prix.
“As a repeat attendee, I can safely say that this is my favorite equine educational event! As a student, we get lectures all year long. This student education meeting provides amazing hands-on wet labs in all aspects of equine medicine that truly make me excited for my future as an equine practitioner!” -Tufts University Class of 2019
The event was sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, Cuattro, Henry Schein, Luitpold Animal Health, Merck Animal Health, MWI Animal Health, NEVSCO, SonoSite, VetsFirstChoice, and Zoetis.
“The students that attended our 2nd annual collaborative education event demonstrated that the future of equine medicine is in very good hands. They were highly engaged, enthusiastic and showed a true passion for the horse. The attendees had a chance to interact with their peers from other schools and develop the relationships that will help guide their futures.”-Dr. Ryan Penno, Partner at Equine Clinic of OakenCroft
Often, veterinary students are drawn to small animal veterinary practice and don’t fully recognize the opportunities available in equine. The three veterinary practices identified students’ need for help in determining next career steps. The goal for the event was to provide an in-depth and hands-on learning experience for the students so that they would better understand the paths available to them.
If you would like more information or pictures from the event, please contact Dr. Miranda Gosselin at 845.677.5500 or email at millbrookequine@gmail.com.
About Millbrook Equine: Millbrook Equine Veterinary Clinic is committed to providing personalized care and accessible service to horses and their owners in the Hudson Valley and surrounding region. Our exclusively equine practice includes five doctors with varying interests and areas of expertise. With our team oriented, common-sense approach, we invest in the dreams of every client and their horse. Contact millbrookequine.com or visit us on Facebook for more information.
About Rhinebeck Equine: Rhinebeck Equine LLP is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of the horse, while exceeding our clients’ expectations for compassionate care. The Rhinebeck Equine team offers a full spectrum of services providing comprehensive equine health care at the farm and in our full service referral hospital. Services include surgery, internal medicine, sport horse care, lameness evaluations, pre-purchase exams, reproduction, neonatal care, ophthalmology, dentistry and wellness care. For more information, visit www.rhinebeckequine.com or visit us on Facebook.
About The Equine Clinic at OakenCroft: The Equine Clinic at OakenCroft is an eight veterinarian equine exclusive practice serving the capital region of New York and western Massachusetts. Our veterinarians are available to take care of all your equine health needs, all day every day. We offer up-to-date techniques and technology for the benefit of our patients. Please visit our website at oakencroft.org and on Facebook.
