VCA 4810

This course is a clinical rotation in the Zoo, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to handle, examine, and perform the most common clinical procedures on wildlife and exotic pets. Diagnosis and management of the most common diseases seen in exotic pets will be discussed. Elective surgeries may be performed, depending on case availability. A visit to a regional zoo, exotics, or wildlife facility is usually scheduled once during the rotation. Clinical experiences will vary with the caseload. PREREQUISITE: 4th year standing in the DVM program. Enrolment is limited. Two weeks in duration.