VCA 8224

This course is given in any academic semester based on student enrolment and provides advanced training in small animal surgery. Students interview owners, carry out physical examinations, perform diagnostic procedures, interpret diagnostic tests and diagnose and treat canine and feline patients under the supervision of small animal surgery faculty. Students will have primary case responsibility and consult with small animal surgery faculty on an as needed basis. Students will be supervised as required when performing diagnostic or surgical procedures. Students will also be required to supervise teaching rounds on an occasional basis. 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.