Introduction to Veterinary Surgery

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The purpose of VCS 843 Introduction to Veterinary Surgery is to introduce the second year veterinary student to small animal surgical principles, specific small animal surgical conditions, their clinical signs, appropriate diagnostic evaluation, surgical treatment, pre- and post- operative care, and complications. Clinical application and reasoning will also be a focus. This course will establish a foundation of knowledge that students will build on in VCS 863 Veterinary Surgery I in the fall semester of the third year.