VCA 8425

This course provides advanced training in zoological medicine and is offered in any academic semester based on student enrolment. Under close supervision of a DACZM diplomate, students spend 8 weeks in zoo, exotic, and wildlife clinical services at the AVC. Students may spend some of this time under the supervision of other diplomates (ACVIM, ACVS) learning complimentary and comparative medicine in other companion animals. Using the problem-oriented approach, students examine patients, perform diagnostic procedures, interpret diagnostic tests, and diagnose and treat patients. Topics discussed in rounds include medical and surgical techniques, anatomy, preventive medicine, infectious disease, husbandry, pharmacology, etc. This course is graded Pass/Fail. NOTE: Clinical rotation for interns.