Fall 2026

Oncology

Teaches the management of cancer in companion animals, covering diagnosis, treatment planning, and core clinical skills for small animal practice.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 David VailMackenzie PellinXuan Pan

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Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

  • Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
SURGSCI 713

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  • Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

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FLD 001Classroom Instruction22 / 500

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Cancer affects an estimated one in four companion animals, making a solid foundation in oncology essential for veterinarians entering small animal practice. Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to approach the management of animals with cancer from initial presentation and diagnosis through treatment planning and delivery always in alignment with the goals of the pet owner. Refine core clinical skills including physical restraint, physical examination, venipuncture and blood sampling, fine needle aspiration, and effective client communication. Participate in diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making and practice the clinical reasoning processes fundamental to oncology.

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  • Cancer management from initial presentation and diagnosis through treatment planning and delivery
  • Alignment of treatment with pet owner goals
  • Clinical reasoning processes fundamental to oncology

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  • Physical restraint, physical examination, venipuncture, blood sampling, fine needle aspiration, and client communication
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making and clinical reasoning in oncology

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SURGSCI 713 · Fall 2026

Oncology

Recorded 2026-09-07
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nvidia/Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-NVFP4
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