SPECIAL SPECIES CLINICAL ROTATION
Develop clinical proficiency in the basic veterinary care of common exotic pet species routinely seen in general veterinary practice. Learn how to obtain comprehensive medical histories, how to safely restrain, obtain samples and administer drugs in a variety of common exotic pet species. Develop a solid understanding on how to manage common disorders seen in small exotic mammals, pet birds and pet reptiles.
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 1 number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Safely restrain and handle a variety of common exotic pet species Audience: Graduate 2. Perform complete physical examinations in a variety of common exotic pet species Audience: Graduate 3. Suggest effective and safe sedation protocols for a variety of common exotic pet species Audience: Graduate 4. Become proficient in the in the intramuscular and subcutaneous drug administration in various exotic pet species Audience: Graduate 5. Formulate a problem list, diagnostic plan, prognosis and make therapeutic suggestions for a variety of common disorders seen in exotic pets Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Safely restrain and handle a variety of common exotic pet species Audience: Graduate 2. Perform complete physical examinations in a variety of common exotic pet species Audience: Graduate 3. Suggest effective and safe sedation protocols for a variety of common exotic pet species Audience: Graduate 4. Become proficient in the in the intramuscular and subcutaneous drug administration in various exotic pet species Audience: Graduate 5. Formulate a problem list, diagnostic plan, prognosis and make therapeutic suggestions for a variety of common disorders seen in exotic pets Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027