University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Surgery, GA

Description of Elective Experience

Large Animal Surgery – The objective of this course is to teach students proper restraint techniques, examination procedures, diagnostic techniques, and surgical techniques that are commonly used in the practice of large animal surgery; to teach students anatomical and pathophysiological basics of large animal lameness and surgical diseases; to teach senior veterinary students patient care including medical and surgical therapy, nutritional management, intensive care, client communication, and cost of therapy as related to large animal surgical diseases; and to teach students logical assessment of physical, clinicopathological, and diagnostic information pertaining to large animal surgical disease using the problem-oriented medical record system. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Fully staffed and equipped veterinary teaching hospital

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

6-7 days per week, case management, treatments, etc.

Supervisor
TBD
Website
vet.uga.edu
Contact email
Address

2200 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30602
United States

Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
40-70
Global engagement opportunity
No
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