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