Volunteer

Overview:

Southern Crescent Equine Services offers year-round Volunteer/Shadowing opportunities in the clinic. Proof of medical insurance is required.

A Little About Us:

Southern Crescent Equine Services is a full service general equine practice. We currently have five veterinarians on staff and offer both ambulatory and haul-in services. Our hospital currently has 30 stalls including 4 fluid stalls and multiple camera stalls for observation.

Our case load is approximately 80% ambulatory and 20% haul-in. We maintain a small recipient mare herd that is used for embryo transfers as well as for learning opportunities. We offer stallion training and collection, mare management, embryo transfer as well as foal-out services and neonatal care through the spring and summer. We offer full dental services including routine performance floats, dental endoscopy and extractions. Throughout the year, we see a good balance of respiratory cases, preventative care treatment, general wellness exams, minor surgery, ophthalmology, and more. We perform gastroscopy and upper airway endoscopy in hospital. We have a strong lameness/performance case load and have digital x-ray, ultrasound and lameness locator available for diagnostics. We offer emergency services for Newnan as well as the surrounding areas (approximately 45 min - 1 hour out in all directions).

Expectations:

Volunteers/Shadowing visitors are expected to arrive 15 minutes before 1st appointment time to meet the Doctor before the appointment begins. Anyone arriving after the appointment has begun will not be allowed to observe so as not to interrupt the Doctor & client.

You will need to be able to stand during the duration of the appointment and be engaged and observing.

Electronic devices are not allowed in treatment areas. If you would like to take notes we advise bringing your own paper & pen.

Dress code is a professional/casual shirt, clean jeans or khakis and closed toed shoes or boots. Ripped or frayed clothing, dresses or skirts, athletic wear (including sweatpants); spaghetti straps, or tight or revealing clothing is not permitted.

Always be polite and respectful. Your primary role is to observe. Horses are large powerful animals that when in pain or discomfort can move very quickly. Be mindful of your surroundings and be safe. If you have any questions, ask the vet AFTER you leave or are AWAY from the client. No commenting on horses, barns, management, riding disciplines, training techniques, or condition of any animal. Think “seen but not heard.”

Contact:

Please contact our administrative coordinator, Heather Thompson at hthompson@southerncrescentequine.com for availability.