SMALL ANIMAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE ROTATION
Work jointly with faculty, residents and interns to assess emergent patients, formulate both treatment and diagnostic plans. Under direct supervision, demonstrate basic ER skills and procedures upon patients, as is appropriate.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with fourth year standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, for 2 number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize indicators of emergency and prioritize a plan of action Audience: Graduate 2. Perform a complete and accurate assessment of emergent patients Audience: Graduate 3. Describe and apply appropriate basic procedural skills on emergent patients Audience: Graduate 4. Recognize situational limitations and seek consults as needed Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize indicators of emergency and prioritize a plan of action Audience: Graduate 2. Perform a complete and accurate assessment of emergent patients Audience: Graduate 3. Describe and apply appropriate basic procedural skills on emergent patients Audience: Graduate 4. Recognize situational limitations and seek consults as needed Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027