XII. Course Descriptions
Veterinary Medicine
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Department of Clinical Studies
Department of Pathobiology
Department of Population Medicine
The hours in courses below indicate the approximate equivalent number of semester course hours.
These courses will be available only to students registered in the D.V.M. program.
| VETM*3070 Veterinary Anatomy P1 (2-6) [2.00] | |
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| An introduction to comparative, topographical anatomy, primarily of 4 domestic mammals: cat, dog, horse and cow. Full dissections of these species are related to the living animal and to imaging, to form the basis for future studies in clinical morphology. Students are first introduced to the major anatomical systems and then to the regions in detail: thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum, limbs, and head and neck. Active learning, problem solving, communication skills and the integration of material across concurrent courses are fostered. | |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| VETM*3080 Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry P1 (3-3) [2.00] | |
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| The course describes the physiological processes carried out by the major tissues and organ systems, and the regulatory mechanisms that affect tissue and organ function. Topics dealt with in the course include the following: the cellular and chemical constituents of blood, blood coagulation and haemostasis, the function of the immune system, resistance to infectious agents and the principles of immunoprophylaxis, cardiac function, cardiovascular haemodynamics, blood pressure, peripheral and regional circulation of blood, the lymph circulation, the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system and organs associated with special senses, the functions of the digestive tract, lungs and kidney thermoregulation and water, electrolyte and acid-base balance. The homestatic features and species variation of the tissue organ systems will be emphasized. | |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Pathobiology |
| VETM*3120 Veterinary Histology P1 (3-3) [0.75] | |
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| A lecture and laboratory course emphasizing the microscopic organization of the tissues and organs of domestic animals in various physiological states. Correlations between morphology and function of various cells and tissues comprising the organ systems will be discussed. | |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| VETM*3210 Art of Veterinary Medicine I P1 (V-V) [0.50] | |
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| In a series of integrated modules, this course will assist students in increasing their self-awareness and comprehension of a range of legal, professional and ethical values and behaviours that are essential and normal components of veterinary medicine. Emphasis will be placed on understanding, evaluating and improving interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills. The ethical principles that underlie veterinary medicine will be explored in depth. The course will also assist students in understanding their position in the developing history of veterinary medicine and inform them of emerging trends. Issues related to professional development, how other species interact with humans, and the client/patient/veterinarian triad will be introduced. The application of these learned skills in the resolution of problems will be introduced. | |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College, Department of Population Medicine, Veterinary Teaching Hospital |
| VETM*3220 Art of Veterinary Medicine II P2 (2-0) [0.50] | |
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| Using modules, this course will build on, and enhance, the knowledge base and skill set acquired in Phase I in the area of communications, human-animal interactions, professional development, and the client/patient/veterinarian triad. The focus in these areas will now move towards recognising difficulties that may arise and how to differentiate abnormal situations from normal ones. Problem-solving, conflict resolution and stress management through application of innate and acquired knowledge and skills will be developed. In addition, the course will introduce concepts of business and entrepreneurial skills which are required for successful veterinary practice. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | VETM*3210 |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College, Department of Population Medicine, Veterinary Teaching Hospital |
| VETM*3390 Veterinary Medical Genetics P1 (1-1) [0.50] | |
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| The course deals with the genetic basis of disease and birth defects in general and the salient features and inheritance patterns of the common birth defects, metabolic errors and reproductive problems in domestic animals. | |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| VETM*3400 Health Management I P1 (3-1) [0.75] | |
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| The course is the first of two comprehensive and integrated courses that will span the first two phases of the DVM program. Both courses are intended to establish the foundation for, and contribute to the students' achievement of selected DVM 2000 elements of competency in the context of the principles of health management. The primary emphasis of this component is to establish the historical perspective and basic tools required for health promotion and disease prevention. | |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Population Medicine |
| VETM*3410 Health Management II P2 (3-0) [0.75] | |
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| This course is a continuation of the Phase 1 course Health Management I. Previously presented concepts will be explored in greater depth and complexity. Additional emphasis will be placed on relevant epidemiological tools for monitoring, outbreak investigation, critical appraisal and the applications of principles from the previous course in the series to measure performance, including relevant production genetics, and animal behaviour in a species/industry context. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Population Medicine |
| VETM*3430 Clinical Medicine I P1 (V-V) [0.25] | |
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| The course will contribute to students' achievement of selected DVM 2000 elements of competency in the areas of animal handling and the clinical examination of various species. Students will become familiar with the expected variation in common clinical parameters and how this variation is impacted by aging, changes in health status, and external environmental influences and other sources of stress. Students will be introduced to clinical problem solving using case material from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. They will develop their verbal and written communication skills through case simulations and analyses. The course will be presented using lectures, laboratory classes and independent study. The graduating competencies can be found on the OVC website (http://www.ovcnet.uoguelph.ca/homepage/html). | |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Clinical Studies |
| VETM*3440 Clinical Medicine II P2 (0-2) [0.50] | |
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| The course is a continuation of Clinical Medicine I. It will contribute to students' achievement of selected elements of graduating competency in the areas of clinical examination of specific organ systems of various species. Students will enhance and refine their clinical problem solving skills using case material from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. They will continue to develop their verbal and written communication skills through case simulations and analyses. The course will be presented using lectures, laboratory classes and independent study. The graduating competencies can be found on the OVC website (http://www.ovcnet.uoguelph.ca/homepage/html). | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Clinical Studies |
| VETM*3450 Principles of Disease in Veterinary Medicine P2 (V-V) [2.75] | |
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| This course addresses several major topics, including principles of disease induction and transmission, host response to threat and injury, pathogenetic mechanisms of infectious and toxic agents, and manipulation of disturbances in health. The interaction among host, environmental, and etiologic factors in the development of disease will be highlighted. Students will learn to recognize, describe, and evaluate disturbances of health and homeostasis at the level of the population, individual animal, organ system, tissue and cell using a variety of diagnostic modalities. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Pathobiology |
| VETM*3460 Theriogenology P2 (V-V) [0.75] | |
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| A lecture and laboratory course covering the normal and abnormal reproductive systems of domestic animals. The course will include mammalian reproductive physiology and histology, diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders, including infertility, and management of breeding programs of the common domestic species. An introduction to the new reproductive technologies used in theriogenology will also be provided. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Population Medicine |
| VETM*3470 Anaesthesiology and Pharmacology P2 (V-V) [0.75] | |
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| This course provides the general principles, pharmacologic basis, and practical applications of general and local anaesthesia in small and large animals. Other topics covered include fluid and acid-base imbalance and the prevention and treatment of surgical shock. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Clinical Studies |
| VETM*3510 Principles of Surgery P2 (2-0) [0.25] | |
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| The principles of surgery in various animal species are given. The lecture topics include patient and surgeon preparation, tissue handling instrumentation, suturing and surgical principles and approaches to various organ systems and anatomical regions. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 1 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Clinical Studies |
| VETM*4220 Art of Veterinary Medicine III P3 (2-0) [0.50] | |
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| This modular course will require students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in Phases 1 and 2 to problems that incorporate aspects of one or more of the following areas: communications and conflict resolution, ethics, professional behaviour, human- animal interactions, analysis and planning, and business issues. This course will focus on methods to resolve difficulties in the above areas that are interfering with intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships and with how to return abnormal situations to normal ones. Problem-solving, conflict resolution and stress management through application of innate and acquired knowledge and skills will be expected. The course will be taught primarily through case analysis. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College, Department of Population Medicine, Veterinary Teaching Hospital |
| VETM*4420 Clinical Pharmacology P3 (V-V) [0.25] | |
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| This course stresses rational drug therapy through an understanding of drug factors, host factors and disease factors, with emphasis on clinically relevant properties of selected major drug classes and used for therapy (prevention and treatment) in small animals, food animals, and horses. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the D.V.M. Program |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| VETM*4450 Equine Medicine and Surgery P3 (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| The course will contribute to students' achievement of selected DVM 2000 elements of competency in the context of the horse. The primary emphasis is directed towards developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will permit the entry-level veterinarian to develop strategies to deal with common and uncommon diagnoses. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Clinical Studies |
| VETM*4460 Food Animal Medicine and Surgery P3 (V-V) [1.00] | |
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| The course will contribute to students' achievement of selected DVM 2000 elements of competency in the context of the common ruminant species and swine. The primary emphasis is directed towards developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will permit the entry-level veterinarian to develop strategies to deal with common and uncommon diagnoses. The graduating competencies can be found on the OVC website (http://www.ovcnet.uoguelph.ca/homepage/html). | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Clinical Studies, Department of Population Medicine |
| VETM*4470 Medicine and Surgery of Dog and Cat P3 (V-V) [1.00] | |
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| The course will contribute to students' achievement of selected DVM 2000 elements of competency in the context of the dog and cat. The primary emphasis is directed towards developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will permit the entry-level veterinarian to develop strategies to deal with common and uncommon diagnoses. The graduating competencies can be found on the OVC website (http://www.ovcnet.uoguelph.ca/homepage/html). | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Clinical Studies |
| VETM*4480 Comparative Medicine P3 (V-V) [0.75] | |
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| The course will contribute to students' achievement of selected elements of graduating competency in the context of pet birds, commercial poultry and non-traditional species (fish, amphibians, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, ferrets, non-domestic carnivores and non-domestic ungulates). The primary emphasis is directed towards enhancing the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will permit the entry-level veterinarian to develop strategies to deal with common and uncommon diagnoses. The graduating competencies can be found on the OVC website (http://www.ovcnet.uoguelph.ca/homepage/html). | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| VETM*4490 Systems Pathology P3 (V-V) [1.00] | |
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| The course will contribute to students' achievement of selected elements of graduating competency in the context of pathobiology across the range of species. The primary emphasis is directed towards developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will permit the entry-level veterinarian to carry out the post-mortem examinations, select and perform relevant ancillary diagnostic tests and procedures, interpret findings, and initiate and interpret results of further investigations. The graduating competencies can be found on the OVC website (http://www.ovcnet.uoguelph.ca/homepage/html). | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Pathobiology |
| VETM*4530 Health Management III P3 (V-V) [0.50] | |
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| The course will contribute to students' achievement of greater depth in selected elements of graduating competency in the context of health management in species of their choice. The primary emphasis is directed towards developing species-specific skills, knowledge and attitudes that will permit the entry-level veterinarian to assess and advise on animal production and performance and evaluate the necessity for, and implementation of, health management programs. The course is constructed of a series of species-based modules. Students will be required to take two of the modules. The graduating competencies can be found on the OVC website (http://www.ovcnet.uoguelph.ca/homepage/html). | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Population Medicine |
| VETM*4540 Surgical Exercises P3 (V-V) [1.75] | |
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| Veterinary students receive training in preoperative planning, anaesthesia and surgical techniques, operative room decision making and post-operative care in this laboratory course. Students begin by practicing technical skills on inanimate models. They progress to performing a series of supervised operations designed to parallel the most commonly performed surgeries in private practice. A once weekly rounds period allows discussion of issues arising from the previous anaesthesia and surgery, and planning for the upcoming laboratory. Though some didactic material is presented, the course is mainly experiential. The evaluation outcome of the course is outstanding, pass or fail. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the D.V.M. Program |
| Department(s): | Department of Clinical Studies |
| VETM*4610 Small Animal Clinics - Small Animal Stream P4 (V-V) [3.25] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Small Animal Stream in Phase 4 or DVM Program. The goal of the small animal clinics course is to assist in the role transformation from veterinary student to veterinary practitioner. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Small groups of students will rotate through various service areas, and actively participate in the diagnosis and treatment of client-owned animals in the teaching hospital. Regularly scheduled small group discussions allow the exploration of issues during diagnosis and management of the individual cases. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | VETM*4620, VETM*4880, VETM*4900 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |
| VETM*4620 Health Management - Small Animal Stream P4 (V-V) [1.00] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Small Animal Stream in Phase 4 or DVM Program. The goal of the health management course is to assist in the role transformation from veterinary student to veterinary practitioner. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Small groups of students will participate in a series of rotations that emphasize the implementation of veterinary directed management programs, which affect the health of animals and ultimately humans. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | VETM*4610, VETM*4880, VETM*4900 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |
| VETM*4660 Small Animal Clinics - Mixed Stream P4 (V-V) [2.00] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Mixed Stream in Phase 4 or DVM Program. The goal of the small animal clinics course is to assist in the role transformation from veterinary student to veterinary practitioner. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Small groups of students will rotate through various service areas, and actively participate in the diagnosis and treatment of client-owned animals in the teaching hospital. Regularly scheduled small group discussions allow the exploration of issues during diagnosis and management of the individual cases. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | VETM*4670, VETM*4680, VETM*4890, VETM*4900 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |
| VETM*4670 Large Animal Clinics - Mixed Stream P4 (V-V) [1.50] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Mixed Stream in Phase 4 or DVM Program. The goal of the large animal clinics course is to assist in the role transformation from veterinary student to veterinary practitioner. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Small groups of students will rotate through various service areas, and actively participate in the diagnosis and treatment of client-owned animals in the teaching hospital. Regularly scheduled small group discussions allow the exploration of issues during diagnosis and management of the individual cases. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | VETM*4660, VETM*4680, VETM*4890, VETM*4900 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |
| VETM*4680 Health Management - Mixed Stream P4 (V-V) [2.00] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Mixed Stream in Phase 4 of the DVM Program. The goal of the health management course is to assist in the role transformation from veterinary student to veterinary practitioner. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Small groups of students will participate in a series of rotations that emphasize the implementation of veterinary directed management programs, which affect the health of animals and ultimately humans. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | VETM*4660, VETM*4670, VETM*4890, VETM*4900 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |
| VETM*4710 Large Animal Clinics - Food Animal Stream P4 (V-V) [1.00] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Food Animal Stream in Phase 4 or DVM Program. The goal of the large animal clinics course is to assist in the role transformation from veterinary student to veterinary practitioner. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Small groups of students will rotate through various service areas, and actively participate in the diagnosis and treatment of client-owned animals in the teaching hospital. Regularly scheduled small group discussions allow the exploration of issues during diagnosis and management of the individual cases. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | VETM*4720, VETM*4880, VETM*4900 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |
| VETM*4720 Health Management - Food Animal Stream P4 (V-V) [3.25] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Food Animal Stream in Phase 4 of the DVM Program. The goal of the health management course is to assist in the role transformation from veterinary student to veterinary practitioner. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Small groups of students will participate in a series of rotations that emphasize the implementation of veterinary directed management programs, which affect the health of animals and ultimately humans. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | VETM*4710, VETM*4880, VETM*4900 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |
| VETM*4870 Clinical Medicine III P3 (0-2) [0.25] | |
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| This course will contribute to students' achievement of selected DVM 2000 elements of competency in the context of the hospital environment. This is an integrated course in which students will enhance a variety of clinical skills, including physical examination, history taking, problem solving, and ancillary diagnostic tests and procedures. This course is primarily carried out in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital where students will be exposed to case material from the Large and Small Animal Clinics. The emphasis is directed towards enhancing the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will permit the student to maximize the benefit to be derived from senior year courses. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 2 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Clinical Studies |
| VETM*4880 Electives in Veterinary Medicine I P4 (V-V) [3.25] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Small Animal or Food Animal Stream in Phase 4 of the DVM Program. The goal of this course is to provide students the opportunity to pursue greater breadth and depth in their program according to their interests. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Students will select a series of approved internal and external rotations that will allow them to pursue areas of interest in veterinary medicine. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | (VETM*4610 or VETM*4710), (VETM*4620 or VETM*4720), VETM*4900 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |
| VETM*4890 Electives in Veterinary Medicine II P4 (V-V) [2.00] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Mixed or Equine Stream in Phase 4 of the DVM Program. The goal of this course is to provide students the opportunity to pursue greater breadth and depth in their program according to their interests. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Students will select a series of approved internal and external rotations that will allow them to pursue areas of interest in veterinary medicine. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | (VETM*4660 or VETM*4920), (VETM*4670 or VETM*4930), (VETM*4680 or VETM*4940) VETM*4900 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |
| VETM*4900 Veterinary Externship P4 (0-0) [2.50] | |
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| This is an eight-week experiential learning opportunity that junior students in the DVM Program must organize by the mid-way through Phase 3. The externship must be in approved private, primary care, veterinary practice. Senior students in the DVM Program, under the supervision of a designated host veterinarian, will experience being part of a team providing health care services to the public. This course will provide students with the opportunity to integrate and apply their knowledge and experience from previous courses, and further refine their problem-solving and communication skills, and enhance their ability to work as part of a team. The evaluation outcome of this course is outstanding, pass or fail. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 courses. |
| Department(s): | Department of Clinical Studies |
| VETM*4920 Small Animal Clinics - Equine Stream P4 (V-V) [1.50] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Equine Stream in Phase 4 or DVM Program. The goal of the small animal clinics course is to assist in the role transformation from veterinary student to veterinary practitioner. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Small groups of students will rotate through various service areas, and actively participate in the diagnosis and treatment of client-owned animals in the teaching hospital. Regularly scheduled small group discussions allow the exploration of issues during diagnosis and management of the individual cases. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | VETM*4890, VETM*4900, VETM*4930, VETM*4940 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |
| VETM*4930 Large Animal Clinics - Equine Stream P4 (V-V) [2.50] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Equine Stream in Phase 4 or DVM Program. The goal of the large animal clinics course is to assist in the role transformation from veterinary student to veterinary practitioner. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Small groups of students will rotate through various service areas, and actively participate in the diagnosis and treatment of client-owned animals in the teaching hospital. Regularly scheduled small group discussions allow the exploration of issues during diagnosis and management of the individual cases. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | VETM*4890, VETM*4900, VETM*4920, VETM*4940 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |
| VETM*4940 Health Management - Equine Stream P4 (V-V) [1.50] | |
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| This course is for students who have selected the Equine Stream in Phase 4 of the DVM Program. The goal of the health management course is to assist in the role transformation from veterinary student to veterinary practitioner. The course is largely experiential in structure and process. Small groups of students will participate in a series of rotations that emphasize the implementation of veterinary directed management programs, which affect the health of animals and ultimately humans. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | All Phase 3 courses. |
| Co-requisite(s): | VETM*4670, VETM*4890, VETM*4900, VETM*4920 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the DVM program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, Ontario Veterinary College |