Resources for Vets
Management Clinic Topics
Emergency Preparedness
Being prepared is the best way to minimize problems when a disaster occurs. The SCAV is a member of the South Carolina Emergency Support Function 17 – Animal Emergency Preparedness. This multi-agency group works statewide to prepare and respond to emergencies involving animals. Preparing ahead of time and acting quickly are the best ways to keep you and your family, including your animals, out of danger.
Rabies Facts
There is no cure for rabies, but it is 100 percent preventable through prompt, appropriate medical care. Every year hundreds of South Carolinians must undergo preventive treatment for rabies due to exposure to a rabid or suspected rabid animal. Although the cost varies, post-exposure treatment typically exceeds $8,000 per person.
Veterinary Summer Workover
The South Carolina Association of Veterinarians’ (SCAV) Veterinary Summer Workover (VSW) program is for second and third – year veterinary students. VSW offers summer internship to second and third year veterinary students in and out of the state of South Carolina. Registration is free. While SCAV will facilitate the program, students will contact practitioners/clinics directly to apply for a position, with the outcome entirely up to the engaging party. The interns will be paid a stipend for their work.
Practitioners and clinics involved will have a chance to mentor the students as well as find good employees for their practices. Students on the other hand will have the opportunity to complement their educational pursuits with practical work, build relationships, network, earn while they learn, as well as improve animal health.
Resources for Vets
Resources for Animal Owners
Management Clinic Topics
Rabies Facts
There is no cure for rabies, but it is 100 percent preventable through prompt, appropriate medical care. Every year hundreds of South Carolinians must undergo preventive treatment for rabies due to exposure to a rabid or suspected rabid animal. Although the cost varies, post-exposure treatment typically exceeds $8,000 per person.
Emergency Preparedness
Being prepared is the best way to minimize problems when a disaster occurs. The SCAV is a member of the South Carolina Emergency Support Function 17 – Animal Emergency Preparedness. This multi-agency group works statewide to prepare and respond to emergencies involving animals. Preparing ahead of time and acting quickly are the best ways to keep you and your family, including your animals, out of danger.
Veterinary Summer Workover
The South Carolina Association of Veterinarians’ (SCAV) Veterinary Summer Workover (VSW) program is for second and third – year veterinary students. VSW offers summer internship to second and third year veterinary students in and out of the state of South Carolina. Registration is free. While SCAV will facilitate the program, students will contact practitioners/clinics directly to apply for a position, with the outcome entirely up to the engaging party. The interns will be paid a stipend for their work.
Practitioners and clinics involved will have a chance to mentor the students as well as find good employees for their practices. Students on the other hand will have the opportunity to complement their educational pursuits with practical work, build relationships, network, earn while they learn, as well as improve animal health.