VTMED 6623
Last Updated
- Schedule of Classes - April 14, 2026 7:07PM EDT
Classes
VTMED 6623
Course Description
Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
This clinical rotation is based at the SPCA of Tompkins County with travel to nearby shelters. Students gain experience in the principles and practice of veterinary medicine within a functioning shelter, providing direct medical care to individual animals while applying population level concepts. Core skills include infectious disease diagnosis and management, protocol based wellness care, HQHVSN and dentistry, behavioral assessment and modification, low stress handling, and population and capacity planning. Case types vary with season and shelter intake. The schedule includes topic based online modules, in person clinical work, and daily rounds, and students give a live CE presentation. Although spay/neuter is included, this is not a spay/neuter intensive rotation; surgical caseload depends on shelter needs. Weekend duty is optional and as needed.
Prerequisites VTMED 5520.
Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: fourth-year veterinary students. Highly recommended prerequisite: VTMED 6425.
Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SU, 2025SP
Eight Week - Clinic First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Eight Week - Clinic First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Eight Week - Clinic Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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