Small Animal Medicine and Surgery II

Catalog description

Small Animal Medicine and Surgery is a 3-course series designed to be interactive discussions on medical and surgical disorders, based on presenting clinical signs seen in small animal practice. Disorders of the endocrine, neurological, reproductive, hematopoietic, ophthalmologic, urinary, gastrointestinal, cardio-pulmonary, musculoskeletal, and immune systems will be discussed. These courses are designed to emphasize the clinical diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management of common diseases. Medicine and surgery, including pre- and post-operative management of surgical patients, will be integrated in the course to emphasize the problem-based approach to management of small animal patients. Prerequisites VMEDG 1655: Small Animal Medicine and Surgery I*