VCA 8222

This course is given in any academic semester based on student enrolment and provides initial training in small animal surgery. Students diagnose and treat canine and feline patients under the close supervision of small animal surgery faculty. Although students will have primary case responsibility, it is expected that they will consult frequently with small animal surgery faculty and have close supervision when performing diagnostic or surgical procedures. Topics discussed in rounds include those related to orthopedic, neurologic, oncologic and general soft tissue surgery with regards to pathophysiology of disease, diagnostic evaluation, surgical anatomy, surgical procedures and postoperative management. Students enrolled in this course are expected to participate in emergency duty. NOTE: Credits based on at least 6 to 7 hours/week of teaching rounds/seminars.