About Us
Craig Road Animal Hospital, located in North West Las Vegas, offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive hands-on experience. As a full-service facility, it is as close to a specialty hospital as one can get without officially being such.
With a commitment to exceptional patient care, Craig Road Animal Hospital is the ideal setting for students looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in a dynamic, real-world environment.
Areas of Practice
As an extern, you’ll be involved in consultations, daytime emergency care, surgeries, and preventive treatments. You will also participate in vaccinations and wellness care for pets of all ages. The clinic provides dental services and advanced surgical procedures such as laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to work with advanced imaging technology, including digital radiology, ultrasound, and CT, as well as explore alternative treatments like acupuncture and laser therapy.
Network with Students
This externship offers a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with students from various veterinary schools across the country.
You’ll not only work together in a professional setting but also share living space in our provided housing, fostering both professional relationships and lasting friendships.
This immersive experience allows for continuous learning and networking, extending beyond the clinic and into your daily interactions.
Check out this tour of Craig Road Animal Hospital!
Practice Owner
Meet Dr. Mychajlonka
Dr. Mychajlonka has been a fixture at Craig Road Animal Hospital since it’s founding in 1996 and is fondly known by many of his clients as “Dr. Mych”. He serves as attending veterinarian to the Nevada Task Force search and rescue dogs. In the past he has also served as president of the Nevada Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Mych earned his D.V.M. at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana in 1993. During his college years, he worked at a small animal emergency hospital and an equine surgical center, which fostered his interest in high quality, cutting edge veterinary care. Dr. Mych’s veterinary interests include general and orthopedic surgery, advanced dental procedures and laparoscopic procedures.