VTMED 6624

VTMED 6624

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

The Primary Care Surgery service is a two-week rotation intended to provide students an opportunity to perform physical exams (with a focus on Fear Free technique) and surgical procedures in the context of general practice. The patients they treat and are ultimately responsible for, are adoptable shelter/rescue dogs and cats. Emphasis is placed on addressing patients from a comprehensive perspective: intake to discharge. Student clinicians are accountable for all peri-operative care. By the end of the rotation, students will have had the opportunity to improve physical exam skills, surgical competence, confidence, and efficiency within the limits of accepted technique. Student clinicians are highly encouraged to experience different methods of performing key skills. There is a significant focus on formulating appropriate treatment plans, the ergonomics of tying good knots, surgical technique as a primary care surgeon, and pain/anxiety management. Close attention is placed on writing thorough medical records and on client communication skills. Student surgeons work on critical decision making and collaboration with their team. Anesthesia support is provided by licensed veterinary technicians from the Anesthesia Service to ensure continuity in the methods of induction, patient monitoring, and recovery.

When Offered Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: fourth-year veterinary students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: VTMED 5510.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 12880 VTMED 6624   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 28 - Oct 22, 2023
    • Moyal, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 12925 VTMED 6624   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Aug 28 - Oct 22, 2023
    • Moyal, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 12927 VTMED 6624   CLN 303

    • TBA
    • Aug 28 - Oct 22, 2023
    • Moyal, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13003 VTMED 6624   CLN 304

    • TBA
    • Oct 23 - Dec 17, 2023
    • Moyal, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13004 VTMED 6624   CLN 305

    • TBA
    • Oct 23 - Dec 17, 2023
    • Moyal, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13005 VTMED 6624   CLN 306

    • TBA
    • Oct 23 - Dec 17, 2023
    • Moyal, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person