SMALL ANIMAL ONCOLOGY

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with fourth year standing Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Obtain a complete history and physical exam on oncology patients Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand the anatomical location of lymph nodes and basic biology and physical signs of common cancers in dogs and cats Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate appropriate use of instrumentation and techniques for measuring masses and general tissue handling and oncological biopsy procedures Audience: Undergraduate 4. Perform appropriate biopsy fine needle aspirate procedures to determine review cytology of patient samples Audience: Undergraduate 5. Formulate a diagnostics and therapeutic plan for oncology patients based on available information and abnormal findings on testing and examination Audience: Undergraduate 6. Model low-stress handling and humane restraint of chemotherapy patients and properly administer therapeutics Audience: Undergraduate 7. Collaborate with team members to implement effective care for new and recheck oncology patients Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Obtain a complete history and physical exam on oncology patients Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand the anatomical location of lymph nodes and basic biology and physical signs of common cancers in dogs and cats Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate appropriate use of instrumentation and techniques for measuring masses and general tissue handling and oncological biopsy procedures Audience: Undergraduate 4. Perform appropriate biopsy fine needle aspirate procedures to determine review cytology of patient samples Audience: Undergraduate 5. Formulate a diagnostics and therapeutic plan for oncology patients based on available information and abnormal findings on testing and examination Audience: Undergraduate 6. Model low-stress handling and humane restraint of chemotherapy patients and properly administer therapeutics Audience: Undergraduate 7. Collaborate with team members to implement effective care for new and recheck oncology patients Audience: Undergraduate