Medical Sciences - Veterinary Medicine course catalog
All 41 recorded UW–Madison courses in this department, including courses not offered this term. Open a course for prerequisites, historical grades and instructors.
MEDSC-V 570: Animal Health History Restraint and Physical Examination
Credits unavailable
Introduces use of the problem oriented medical record concepts, history taking, physical examination and basic restraint, and diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in large and small domestic animals.
MEDSC-V 576: Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care I
Credits unavailable
Introduction to to various topics of emergency and critical care medicine.
MEDSC-V 577: Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care II
1 credits
Cover various topics in emergency and critical care medicine. Several areas of emergency and critical care medicine will be presented.
MEDSC-V 625: Veterinary Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques
0–1 credits
Formal laboratory instruction. Detailed examination techniques and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to veterinary procedures on all species of domestic animals.
MEDSC-V 629: Veterinary Nutrition
Credits unavailable
Presents awareness of the importance of nutrition in the veterinary practice.
MEDSC-V 632: Companion Animal and Equine Medicine I
6 credits
Basic concepts of well-animal companion animal and equine health care, nutrition, and reproduction will be presented. Discussion of the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of important internal medicine and reproductive diseases in these species will be emphasized.
MEDSC-V 633: Companion Animal and Equine Medicine II
Credits unavailable
Basic concepts of well-animal companion animal and equine health care, nutrition, and reproduction will be presented. Discussion of the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of important internal medicine and reproductive diseases in these species will be emphasized.
MEDSC-V 634: Food Animal Medicine
5 credits
Basic principles for food animal species. Integrates food animal medicine, theriogenology, nutrition and preventive medicine concepts.
MEDSC-V 635: Swine Medicine
Credits unavailable
Focuses on basic swine medicine clinical skills including diagnosis and treatment of common swine diseases that present in individual pigs and populations. Influences of production practices and farm structure will be introduced as they impact the successful practice of swine medicine. Additionally, regulatory influences unique to swine veterinary medicine and principles of biosecurity/biocontainment and bioexclusion will be discussed.
MEDSC-V 659: Directed Study
1–5 credits
Projects in the clinic, laboratory, and/or through library work in specific subject areas under the direct guidance of a faculty member. Only open to students in the legacy Veterinary Medicine program.
MEDSC-V 667: Small Animal Neurology
2 credits
Provide instruction and guidance in obtaining a complete neurological history, interpreting examinations, diagnostic tests and rationally selecting an appropriate diagnosis and effective management for neurology cases.
MEDSC-V 668: Clinical Dermatology Rotation
2 credits
Develop the technical, clinical and knowledge skills to effectively examine, diagnose and manage the dermatology patient.
MEDSC-V 669: Small Animal Cardiology Rotation
2 credits
Diagnostic techniques and therapy available for the management of cardiology patients.
MEDSC-V 670: Senior Rotation in Large Animal Medicine Service
2 credits
Diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases of horses, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Examine, admit and discharge cases in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
MEDSC-V 674: Senior Rotation in Ambulatory Service
2 credits
Diagnosis, treatment, and recommendation of preventive measures for common medical, surgical and management problems on farms. Examine the environmental influences associated with such problems.
MEDSC-V 675: Special Topics
1–5 credits
Topics vary.
MEDSC-V 678: Small Animal Internal Medicine
2 credits
Develop the ability to analyze, organize and integrate information effectively to make clinical decisions relating to the diagnosis, prognosis, management and control of diseases.
MEDSC-V 679: Small Animal Oncology
2 credits
To develop skills in clinical medicine, palpation, interpretation of laboratory data and become acquainted with oncology clientele.
MEDSC-V 701: Production Medicine I
2 credits
Visit dairy farms, learn to identify production limiting problems, and develop a priority list based upon economic importance. The farm investigation consists of visual evaluations of farmstead and herd, interpretation of DHI records, and computer analysis of herd records.
MEDSC-V 703: Production Medicine II
2 credits
Investigate and analyze farm and laboratory data and evaluate recommendations using benefit/cost analyses. Perform milking system, milking procedure, and environmental management evaluations.
MEDSC-V 705: Production Medicine Iii-applied Dairy Nutrition
Credits unavailable
Rotation for applying principles of nutrition to dairy practice.
MEDSC-V 708: Pre-clinical Topics in Veterinary Medicine
1–3 credits
Selected topics in veterinary medicine covering materials such as, but not limited to, innovative trends in veterinary medicine, experimental practices, or trending topics in the field.
MEDSC-V 710: Small Animal Emergency Medicine Rotation
2 credits
Work jointly with faculty, residents and interns to assess emergent patients, formulate both treatment and diagnostic plans. Under direct supervision, demonstrate basic ER skills and procedures upon patients, as is appropriate.
MEDSC-V 711: Selective Clinical Experiences in Veterinary Medicine
1 credits
Selected experiences in veterinary medicine to explore clinical environments and investigate various career paths within the veterinary profession before formal clinical rotations.
MEDSC-V 714: Small Animal Primary Care Rotation
2 credits
Provide a practical, clinical experience by determining the diagnosis and treatment of general practice preventative medicine and diseases of dogs and cats. Provide an opportunity to evaluate and treat primary or first opinion cases (medicine, surgery) seen in private practice, to develop proficiency in client communications, and to create a skills base for management of preventive health, new pet and primary medical and surgical cases.
MEDSC-V 716: Small Animal Wiscares Rotation
2 credits
Lead cases by determining diagnosis and treatment of general practice preventative medicine and diseases of small animal species. Build clinical diagnostic and surgical skills, communication skills, interdisciplinary teamwork, self-reflection, and cultural humility skills.
MEDSC-V 731: Foundations of Veterinary Medicine I
7 credits
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts underpinning the normal, healthy animal. Through a structured approach comprising various modules, including foundations of homeostasis, movement and support, and circulation and respiration, delve into essential anatomical and functional elements vital for animal health. Emphasizing the intricate interplay of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, gain crucial insights into the mechanisms orchestrating communication and control to uphold homeostasis. Integrating disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, histology, embryology, and radiology, combine foundational knowledge with an emphasis on practical clinical applications and the development of critical thinking essential for navigating the complexities of veterinary practice.
MEDSC-V 732: Foundations of Veterinary Medicine II
7 credits
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts underpinning the normal, healthy animal. Through a structured approach comprising various modules, including eating and eliminating, and cognition, senses and response, delve into essential anatomical and functional elements vital for animal health. Emphasizing the intricate interplay of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, gain crucial insights into the mechanisms orchestrating communication and control to uphold homeostasis. Integrating disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, histology, embryology, and radiology, combine foundational knowledge with an emphasis on practical clinical applications and the development of critical thinking essential for navigating the complexities of veterinary practice.
MEDSC-V 733: Foundations of Veterinary Medicine III
Credits unavailable
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts underpinning the normal, healthy animal. Through a structured approach comprising various modules, including reproduction, barriers and defense, and healthy populations, delve into essential anatomical and functional elements vital for animal health. Emphasizing the intricate interplay of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, gain crucial insights into the mechanisms orchestrating communication and control to uphold homeostasis. Integrating disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, histology, embryology, radiology, and epidemiology combine foundational knowledge with an emphasis on practical clinical applications and the development of critical thinking essential for navigating the complexities of veterinary practice.
MEDSC-V 736: Veterinary Clinical Skills I
2 credits
Begin development of foundational clinical skills needed by veterinarians to excel in the current, demanding clinical veterinary environment. Emphasizing hands-on training to build a strong foundation in the correct handling, restraint, and physical examination of multiple species. Through a structured approach in various laboratories, move toward performance of these skills at a pre-novice I level.
MEDSC-V 737: Veterinary Clinical Skills II
Credits unavailable
Advance development of foundational clinical skills needed by veterinarians to excel in the current demanding clinical veterinary environment. Engage in deliberate practice in handling and restraint techniques, as well as in-depth physical examinations of various species, demonstrating sustained performance at a pre-novice I level.
MEDSC-V 738: Veterinary Professional Skills I
1 credits
Develop critical, non-medical skills needed to excel in today's demanding clinical veterinary environment. Emphasizing a strong foundation in areas that complement veterinary medical expertise, fostering a more rewarding career, improving patient care, and creating a positive work environment for the veterinary healthcare team. Through a structured approach comprising various modules, including career, communication, ethics, financial, individual and team awareness, leadership, legal, mentorship, practice management, and wellbeing/wellness, delve into essential professional skills for future veterinarians. Emphasizing the following fundamental skills: communication in teams, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and self-reflection to better understand personal goals, needs, and motivations. Core aspects for a veterinary career are introduced: medical records and documentation, legal and ethical considerations, cultural responsiveness, and client communication.
MEDSC-V 739: Veterinary Professional Skills II
Credits unavailable
Develop critical, non-medical skills needed to excel in today's demanding clinical veterinary environment. Emphasizing a strong foundation in areas that complement veterinary medical expertise, fostering a more rewarding career, improving patient care, and creating a positive work environment for the veterinary healthcare team. Through a structured approach comprising various modules, including career, communication, ethics, financial, individual and team awareness, leadership, legal, mentorship, practice management, and wellbeing/wellness, delve into essential professional skills for future veterinarians. Develop a deeper grounding into key ethical and legal aspects of a veterinary career, including veterinarian-owner-client confidentiality, animal welfare, owner responsibility and euthanasia. Practice verbal and written communication skills in relation to commonly encountered scenarios. Veterinary career paths will be explored and defined; career planning networks developed.
MEDSC-V 741: Veterinary Disease and Dysfunction I
Credits unavailable
Explore animal diseases and dysfunction spanning multiple body systems. Through a structured approach comprising various modules, including foundations of disease, and barriers and defense, explore disease etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methodologies, therapeutic interventions, and preventive strategies. Interdisciplinary perspectives will be employed to develop an understanding of the mechanisms underlying various animal diseases. Apply didactic knowledge to real-world scenarios. Utilize foundational knowledge with an emphasis on practical clinical applications and the development of clinical reasoning essential for navigating the complexities of veterinary practice.
MEDSC-V 742: Veterinary Disease and Dysfunction II
8 credits
Explore animal diseases and dysfunction spanning multiple body systems. Through a structured approach comprising various modules, including movement and support and circulation and respiration, explore disease etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methodologies, therapeutic interventions, and preventive strategies. Interdisciplinary perspectives will be employed to develop an understanding of the mechanisms underlying various animal diseases. Apply didactic knowledge to real-world scenarios. Utilize foundational knowledge with an emphasis on practical clinical applications and the development of clinical reasoning essential for navigating the complexities of veterinary practice.
MEDSC-V 743: Veterinary Disease and Dysfunction III
7 credits
Explore animal diseases and dysfunction spanning multiple body systems. Through a structured approach comprising various modules, including circulation and respiration and eating and eliminating, explore disease etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methodologies, therapeutic interventions, and preventive strategies. Interdisciplinary perspectives will be employed to develop an understanding of the mechanisms underlying various animal diseases. Apply didactic knowledge to real-world scenarios. Utilize foundational knowledge with an emphasis on practical clinical applications and the development of clinical reasoning essential for navigating the complexities of veterinary practice.
MEDSC-V 746: Veterinary Clinical Skills III
Credits unavailable
Extend development of foundational clinical skills needed by veterinarians to excel in the current demanding clinical veterinary environment. Engage in dynamic practice and simulations in handling, restraint, and in-depth physical examinations of various species to move towards performance of these skills at a pre-novice II level.
MEDSC-V 747: Veterinary Clinical Skills IV
2 credits
Expand development of essential clinical skills required to excel in the complex and fast-paced clinical environment. With a focus on increasingly complex, multi-component skills, engage in hands-on practice with various species to enhance competence in surgical, orthopedic, and diagnostic techniques. Through advanced simulations and laboratories, advance toward performing these skills with increased confidence and accuracy at a competent pre-novice II level.
MEDSC-V 748: Veterinary Professional Skills III
Credits unavailable
Develop critical, non-medical skills needed to excel in today's demanding clinical veterinary environment. Emphasizing a strong foundation in areas that complement veterinary medical expertise, fostering a more rewarding career, improving patient care, and creating a positive work environment for the veterinary healthcare team. Through a structured approach comprising various modules, including career, communication, ethics, financial, individual and team awareness, leadership, legal, mentorship, practice management, and wellbeing/wellness, delve into essential professional skills for future veterinarians. Explore mental and emotional well-being impacts, including ethical dilemmas, and interpersonal interaction with colleagues and clients. Discuss strategies for finding and building a mentor network. Explore worldview and value differences. Refine and practice communication strategies. Focus on giving and receiving feedback and develop a feedback action plan.
MEDSC-V 749: Veterinary Professional Skills IV
1 credits
Develop critical, non-medical skills essential for excelling in today's clinical veterinary environment emphasizing the refinement of professional strategies that complement veterinary medical expertise. Advance ability to navigate complex clinical scenarios, such as: communication, leadership, ethics, financial planning, legal documentation, mentorship, practice management, and wellbeing/wellness. Key areas of focus include revisiting and refining personal and professional goals, leadership skill development, and effective client communication, particularly in documenting balanced and equitable medical records. Deepen understanding of the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) and be introduced to the intricacies of educating clients on medical care. Emphasizing practical skills such as writing discharge summaries and documenting virtual and phone communications.
MEDSC-V 775: Externship
1–12 credits
Offers opportunities for faculty coordinated experience in the veterinary medical profession outside School of Veterinary Medicine.