VTMED 6727 - Introduction to Community Practice Service

Fall, spring, summer. 1 credit. S–U or letter grade option.

Permission of instructor is required. Enrollment limited to: first- and second-year veterinary students. May be taken up to three times, 3 credits maximum.

W. E. Hornbuckle and P. S. Maza.

Introduces veterinary students to primary care small-animal clinical practice through direct exposure to the Community Practice Service of the Cornell University Hospital for Animals. Students observe and assist with restraint, examination, and routine treatment of pets and communication with clients. Successful completion requires satisfactory participation during 10 half-days of clinical service.