EMERGENCY TEAM 2014 INFORMATION
Equine Emergency Team (E-team) is a great way to experience equine emergency cases, gain practical horse
experience, meet the doctors, residents, and technicians of the equine hospital and become familiar with the
clinic. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF EQUINE CLUB TO PARTICIPATE!!!! Prior horse experience is not
necessary!
Shift Times and How to Sign-Up
Shifts are 7pm-10pm M-F, and 10am-4pm or 4-10pm Sat and Sun
Up to two people can work a single shift
Sign-ups for shifts will occur on the E-Team Sign Up Google Calendar
o E-Team Sign Up
An e-mail will be sent out to notify team members when they can sign up for shifts in a given month
You can sign up for 1 shift initially and after everyone has had a chance to sign up for 1 shift, you will
receive an email allowing you to sign up for additional shifts
When the calendar is complete, a copy will be made and placed in the clinic
How to Cover Your Shift
If for some reason you cannot attend your shift, REMOVE YOUR NAME FROM THE GOOGLE
CALENDAR AND FIND A REPLACEMENT FOR YOUR SHIFT!!!
An E-team e-mail group will be accessible for you for quick communication with fellow team members.
Dress Code:
Equipment Needed:
- Scrubs OR
- CVM ID Badge
- Coveralls OR
- Stethoscope
- Nice clothes: Khakis/polo shirt and a lab coat
- Watch
- Remember to wear close-toed shoes
or boots and look professional!
- Pen (black)
- CVM Name Tag
Shift Duties
You are required to be in the clinic at the time of your shift. Find the tech on duty and let them know
who you are. ASK THE TECHNICIANS IF THEY NEED HELP WITH ANYTHING!
The technicians will either direct you to an emergency case or assign you to another job.
For emergency cases, hospital staff or senior students may ask you to:
 Handle the horse during treatment
 Assist with treatment
 Retrieve necessary supplies for treatment
 Simply observe the case as it happens
 Emergency cases are fast-paced and interesting. PLEASE HOLD ALL QUESTIONS UNTIL
THE EMERGENCY IS OVER AND TREATMENTS HAVE BEEN COMLETED.
For times when there isn’t an emergency case, the technicians may ask you to:
 Complete periodic physical exams and TPRs for in-clinic horses (especially colic cases)
 Assist with treatments for in-clinic horses
 Feed or water horses
 Walk and graze horse outside
 Assist senior students with their cases
 Help technicians in whatever jobs they need done (grooming, mucking out stalls and etc).
There are always jobs that need to be done in the clinic. Be proactive and find out what you can
do to help out the technicians.
STUDYING DURING YOUR SHIFT IS NOT ENCOURAGED!!!! If there is absolutely nothing to do (and
you’ve verified this with the techs), studying is okay…. but it is your responsibility to check and see
what’s going on throughout your shift. If an emergency comes in, it is not the tech’s responsibility
to come and find you!
Where to Put Book bags and Etc.
Due to past thefts that have occurred in the large animal hospital, you are encouraged to store your
purse, wallet and valuables in your locker upstairs. Only bring with you the things you need for your
shift and optional study materials.
At the End of Your Shift
Thank the technician and let them know you are leaving.
Make sure to thank the doctors, residents and students for their time and help.
If you want to be called for later emergencies that come in, leave your number on the white board
Optional Equine Rounds
E-team members will be able to attend ECC rounds at the clinic on Thursdays at 12 pm. Members are
encouraged to attend, as this will give you an idea of what cases are in the clinic for the week.
Questions
E-Team coordinator Lizzy Leahy (leahyel1@msu.edu)
Website: http://cvmstudent.cvm.msu.edu/scaaep/