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LARGE ANIMAL SURGERY: CLINICAL ROTATION

SURGSCI 642
Course Description

Learn the admission, examination, preoperative management, surgical procedures and postoperative management of large animals presented to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Hands-on experience in the Large Animal Surgery Service.

Prerequisties

Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with fourth year standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
0.21

-68.9% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.84% from Historical

A Rate
5.13%

-68.76% from Historical

Class Size
39

6.2% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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