SPECIAL SPECIES HEALTH

SURGSCI 676

Course Description

Basic principles of the clinical management of exotic pet species, with an emphasis on small mammals (rabbits, rodents, etc), birds and reptiles commonly kept as companion animals.

Prerequisties

Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with third year standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.89

8.64% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

86.32%

64.73% from Historical

Class Size

13.94% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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