VTMED 6608
Last Updated
- Schedule of Classes - September 8, 2025 7:07PM EDT
Classes
VTMED 6608
Course Description
Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
Management and prevention of cancer in companion animals represents a significant component of the practice of veterinary medicine. The focus of this clinical rotation is the development of a comprehensive set of skills necessary for a veterinarian to become an advocate for the client/patient with cancer. These skills include appropriate initial evaluation of animals with cancer; sensitive and effective client and referring veterinarian communication; ability to access relevant information from numerous sources related to cancer management;and ability to understand and apply principles of surgical, medical and radiation oncology as well as techniques specifically related to minimize pain and treatment-related side effects in cancer patients.
Prerequisites VTMED 5520.
Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: fourth-year veterinary students.
Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SU, 2025SP, 2025WI
Eight Week - Clinic First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Eight Week - Clinic First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Eight Week - Clinic First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Eight Week - Clinic Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Eight Week - Clinic Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Eight Week - Clinic Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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