VTMED 5613 - Small Animal Surgery Orthopedics

Fall, spring, summer. 2 credits. Letter grades only.

R. Todhunter, U. Krotscheck.

Clinical service rotation that exposes the student to the practice of surgery under hospital conditions. Students participate in office hours; diagnostic techniques; planning of therapy; and daily care of dogs and cats under the direction of an intern, surgical residents in training, and faculty. Students assist experienced surgeons in the operating room. Client communications and the basics of practice are emphasized. Students are expected to be able to successfully perform an orthopedic examination and localize the lameness by the end of the rotations. Shelter dogs and cats will be neutered by the students on the service in the second week of the rotation depending on animal availability.