VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS I

MEDSC-V 736

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 746

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 737

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 739

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 748

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.