VTMED 5613

Last Updated

  • Schedule of Classes - August 31, 2022 2:12PM EDT
  • Course Catalog - July 12, 2022 1:27PM EDT

VTMED 5613
Small Animal Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Service

Course information provided by the 2020-2021 Catalog.

Clinical service rotation that exposes the student to the practice of surgery under hospital conditions. Students participate in office hours; diagnostic techniques; planning of therapy; and daily care of dogs and cats under the direction of an intern, surgical residents in training, and faculty. Students assist experienced surgeons in the operating room. Client communications and the basics of practice are emphasized. Students are expected to be able to successfully perform an orthopedic examination and localize the lameness by the end of the rotations.


Permission Note Enrollment limited to: fourth-year veterinary students.

When Offered Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1032 VTMED 5613   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1033 VTMED 5613   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)