Small Animal Surgery
4 creditsSURGSCI 630 covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, operative management, and postoperative care of small animal surgical diseases.
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SURGSCI 630 covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, operative management, and postoperative care of small animal surgical diseases.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025SURGSCI 632 teaches basic surgical management skills for small animals within the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
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SURGSCI 634 is a Small Animal Anesthesia Laboratory that teaches the application of veterinary anesthesiology principles and techniques to common companion animals.
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SURGSCI 638 teaches veterinary radiology principles and diagnostic techniques via laboratory exercises.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025LARGE ANIMAL SURGERY: CLINICAL ROTATION teaches admission, examination, preoperative management, surgical procedures, and postoperative management of large animals through hands-on experience.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSURGSCI 644 is a clinical rotation through orthopedic and neurosurgical clinics and surgery for small animal practice.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleA senior veterinary rotation focusing on hands-on diagnosis and treatment of general surgical diseases in small animals.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026A clinical rotation teaching anesthesia and pain management techniques for small, large, and exotic animals.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026A clinical clerkship in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital focusing on diagnostic radiology.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SURGSCI 675 is a special topics course for veterinary medicine students where specific content varies.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SURGSCI 699 is a directed study course involving laboratory and library research projects under faculty guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2023 · limited sampleSPECIAL SPECIES CLINICAL ROTATION teaches clinical proficiency in basic veterinary care for common exotic pet species including mammals, birds, and reptiles.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026SURGSCI 711 is a wildlife rehabilitation medicine rotation focused on developing clinical proficiency through hands-on work at wildlife centers.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleTeaches the management of cancer in companion animals, covering diagnosis, treatment planning, and core clinical skills for small animal practice.
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A rotation applying clinical veterinary medicine in small animal oncology with a focus on radiotherapy, case management, and clinical skills.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSURGICAL ONCOLOGY provides clinical participation in the diagnosis and treatment of small animal surgical oncology cases.
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SURGSCI 741 is a Clinical Ophthalmology Rotation that teaches ocular examination, problem solving, and diagnostic/therapeutic planning for animal eye disease.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Advanced training in anesthesia and pain management for small, large, and exotic animals.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleFOOD ANIMAL SURGERY provides didactic and surgical experience in the major, common surgical diseases of cattle and pigs.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleSURGSCI 748 is a rotation in dentistry and oral surgery for veterinary students, focusing on comprehensive patient care and interdisciplinary specialists.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Small Animal Ultrasound Elective introduces hands-on ultrasound imaging, ultrasound physics, and problem-based case studies.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleNo released grades for this term.
Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.