VTMED 6629

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VTMED 6629
Wildlife Medicine

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

This rotation will expose students to the practice of wildlife medicine in a busy hospital setting with the guidance and mentorship of faculty, zoological medicine interns and residents, and four licensed wildlife technicians. Active participation in case management will provide the student with abundant hands-on experience in basic general clinical skills applicable to any species, an understanding of common native wildlife diseases and their management, as well as involvement in advanced wildlife medicine and surgery techniques. Students of any practice/career interest are welcome, and no prior wildlife experience is necessary. The rotation will be tailored to each student's career goals and experience level. No on-call duty is required. 

When Offered Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 12935 VTMED 6629   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 28 - Oct 22, 2023

    • Childs-Sanford, S

      Hopf-Dennis, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13010 VTMED 6629   CLN 304

    • TBA
    • Oct 23 - Dec 17, 2023

    • Childs-Sanford, S

      Hopf-Dennis, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)