VTMED 5613

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  • Schedule of Classes - August 31, 2026 7:07PM EDT

VTMED 5613
Small Animal Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Service

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Clinical service rotation that exposes the student to the practice of orthopedic surgery and medicine within a hospital environment. Students participate in rounds; diagnostic techniques; planning of therapy; and daily care of dogs and cats under the direction of an intern, surgical residents, and/or faculty. Students assist experienced surgeons in the operating room. Client communications and the basics of orthopedics in general practice are emphasized. Students are expected to be able to successfully perform an orthopedic examination and localize the lameness by the end of the rotation.


Prerequisites VTMED 5520.

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: fourth-year veterinary students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026FA, 2026SU, 2026SP, 2026WI

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Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4762 VTMED 5613   CLN 301

    • Aug 24 - Oct 18, 2026

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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