Veterinary Clinical Sciences

300 | 400 | Graduate Courses

James Toombs, Chair of Department

Professors: Betts, Evans, Hoefle, Hopkins, Jackson, McGee, Merkley, Noxon, Riedesel D., Toombs, Ware
Professors (Emeritus): Carithers, Clark, Eness, Grier
Professors (Collaborators): Carpenter
Associate Professors: Baldwin, Booth, Conzemius, Fox, Jergens, Kline, Miles, Nieves, Obrien, Reinertson, Riedesel E., Wagner
Assistant Professors: Butt, Hopper, May, McClure, McLellan, Reimer, Sponseller B A, Winter, Wong
Instructors (Adjunct): Borchers, Caston, Crandell, Deitz, Gordon, Grozdanic, Kasai, Kersh, Lotsikas, Nelson, Portillo, Pressel, Robinson, Sigle, Vandervoort, Wilke
Senior Clinicians: King
Clinicians: Buttrick, Kauffman, Langholz, Mason, Miller, Morrison, Sponseller B T, Streeter

Professional Program of Study

For the professional curriculum in veterinary medicine leading to the degree doctor of veterinary medicine, see Veterinary Medicine, Curriculum.

The study of medicine and surgery expands the training previously received in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and microbiology.

The department presents coursework in animal reproduction concerning interferences with parturition, diseases of the newborn, and infertility.

The teaching of radiology emphasizes the production and interpretation of radiographs and the dangers of ionizing radiation to humans and animals. Alternate imaging modalities, including ultrasonography and nuclear medicine are also taught.

Hospital assignments during the fourth year provide the student an opportunity to participate in the application of clinical skills and knowledge.

Graduate Study

The department offers work for the degree master of science with major in veterinary clinical science, and minor work for students majoring in other departments. Within the veterinary clinical sciences major, the student may specialize in veterinary medicine, swine production medicine, surgery, or theriogenology. The D.V.M. degree or equivalent is Prerequisite to a major graduate work.

Both thesis and nonthesis options are available and require the completion of a minimum of 30 graduate credits and a final examination.

Foreign language requirements may be established by the student's program of study committee.

Courses primarily for professional curriculum students

V C S 311. Veterinarian in Society I. (1-0) Cr. R. F. Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine. Introduction to the veterinary profession and the various career opportunities available.

V C S 312. Veterinarian in Society II. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine. This course is a continuation of the Veterinarian in Society series. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the topics of animal behavior, animal welfare, and the human animal bond.

V C S 313. Veterinarian in Society III. (1-1) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine. This course is a continuation of the Veterinarian in Society series. The course covers selected topics on moral and ethical issues affecting the practice of veterinary medicine.

V C S 314. Veterinarian in Society IV. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine. This course is a continuation of the Veterinarian in Society series. The course will focus on helping students develop their communication, leadership, team building and conflict resolution skills.

V C S 315. Veterinarian in Society V. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine. This course is a continuation of the Veterinarian in Society series. The course will emphasize veterinary law.

V C S 339. Clinical Foundations I. (Same as B M S 339.) (0-2) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine. Canine physical examination; basic behavior, animal handling and restraint; medical record keeping.

V C S 385. Seminar. (1-0) Cr. R each time taken. F.S. Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine. Seminars and case discussions on selected clinical subjects by staff and fourth-year students of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

V C S 391. Clinical Imaging. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine. Evaluation of morphologic anatomy of the dog and cat utilizing clinical imaging methods - radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear imaging. Emphasis will be placed on normal anatomy.

V C S 397. Principles of Surgery. (6-0) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine. General principles of surgery of companion animals.

V C S 398. Anesthesiology. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine. Anesthetic equipment, agents, and procedures for domestic animals.

V C S 399. Ophthalmology. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Third year classification in veterinary medicine. Principles and techniques of medical and surgical ophthalmology.

V C S 401. Advanced Small Animal Orthopedics. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Third or Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective course in advanced diagnosis and treatment of small animal orthopedics.

V C S 402. Clinical Cardiology. (1-0) Cr. 1. 2nd half, F. Prereq: V C S 444. Elective course in diagnosis and management of cardiac diseases. Emphasis on interpretation of electrocardiography.

V C S 405. Pet Bird and Exotic Species Medicine. (1-3) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 2006. Prereq: Second-, third- or fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective course in management and diseases of pet birds and exotic species.

V C S 407. Feline Internal Medicine. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective course in feline internal medicine.

V C S 414. Companion Animal Nutrition. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Third or Fourth -year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective course in small animal and equine nutrition.

V C S 415. Advanced Small Animal Dermatology. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Third or Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective course in dermatology.

V C S 419. Preceptorship in Veterinary Medical Practice. Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth- year classification in veterinary medicine, permission of department chair. Elective course in veterinary practice under the guidance of veterinarians in approved practice settings.

V C S 421. Husbandry and Diseases of Non-traditional Species. (2-0) Cr. 1. Alt. F., offered 2006. Prereq: Second-, third-, or fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Husbandry, management, and common diseases of rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice.

V C S 440. Introduction to Clinics. (Same as VDPAM 440.) (0-4) Cr. R. F. 8 weeks. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine.

V C S 443. Equine Lameness. (1-1) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Second or third-year classification in veterinary medicine. Orthopedic diseases of the equine.

V C S 444. Clinical Medicine I. (5-0) Cr. 5. F. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical diagnostic methods and consideration of diseases of domestic animals.

V C S 445. Clinical Medicine II. (Same as VDPAM 445.) (5-0) Cr. 5. S. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of equine, swine, beef, dairy, and sheep.

V C S 446. Clinical Neurology. (0-40) Cr. 2. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical rotation in neurology with an emphasis on neurolocalization, disease processes, use of diagnostics in medical and surgical neurology and treatment options. Exposure to neurosurgical techniques.

V C S 448. Diagnostic Imaging and Radiobiology. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine. Essentials of diagnostic image interpretation. Essentials of radiobiology, radiation therapy and protection from radiation.

V C S 449. Junior Surgery Laboratory. (1-4) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine. Pre-laboratory presentations and laboratories introducing the student to appropriate companion animal surgical methods and techniques.
A. Alternative Laboratory - neutering of Humane Society cats and dogs.
B. Traditional Laboratory

V C S 450. Disturbances of Reproduction. (Same as VDPAM 450.) (4-0) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine. General principles of diseases causing disturbances in reproduction.

V C S 451. Advanced Junior Surgery Laboratory. (1-6) Cr. 2. 8 weeks. Prereq: V C S 397, 398, 399, 449. Advanced small animal soft tissue surgical procedures involving the abdominal cavity. Less emphasis will be placed on the thoracic cavity and head and neck injury.
A. Alternative Laboratory - neutering of Humane Society cats and dogs.
B. Traditional Laboratory

V C S 452. Clinical Dermatology. Cr. 2 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine, small animal option. Study of clinical dermatological problems via computer- aided instruction, case simulations, and/or lectures. Clinical management of cases presented to Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

V C S 453. Small Animal Medicine I. Cr. 2 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical assignment in small animal medicine.

V C S 454. Small Animal Medicine II. Cr. 2 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical assignment in small animal medicine.

V C S 455. Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery. Cr. 2 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical assignment in soft tissue surgery.

V C S 456. Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery. Cr. 2 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical assignment in orthopedic surgery.

V C S 457. Equine Medicine. Cr. 4 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical assignment in equine medicine.

V C S 458. Equine Surgery. Cr. 4 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical assignment in equine surgery.

V C S 459. Small Animal Overpopulation Medicine and Surgery.(0-40) Cr. 2. A 2 week rotation at a humane society that emphasizes the issues facing veterinarians and non-veterinary Humane society personnel in dealing with the animal population problems facing this country.

V C S 460. Radiology. Cr. 3. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical assignment in veterinary radiology.

V C S 463. Community Practice. (0-40) Cr. 2 each time taken up to maximum of 4 cr. Prereq: Fourth- year classification in veterinary medicine. Forty hours or more per week. Clinical experience in hospital based general practice.

V C S 464. Equine Field Services. (0-40) Cr. 2 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification. Clinical assignment in equine ambulatory practice.

V C S 465. Farrier. (0-40) Cr. 2 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification. Elective clinical assignment on the principles and practices of normal and therapeutic horseshoeing and equine foot care.

V C S 466. Anesthesiology. Cr. 3. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical assignment in small animal and large animal anesthesiology.

V C S 468. Intensive Care. Cr. 4. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical assignment to provide supervision of hospital cases requiring intensive care and including emergency cases.

V C S 469. Ophthalmology. Cr. 2. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Clinical assignment in ophthalmology.

V C S 470. Radiology. Cr. var each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective clinical assignment in veterinary radiology.

V C S 471. Animal Reproduction. Cr. var each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective clinical assignment in animal reproduction. Equine and small animal reproduction only.
E. Equine Reproduction
S. Small Animal Reproduction

V C S 472. Small Animal Medicine. Cr. var each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective clinical assignment in small animal medicine.

V C S 473. Small Animal Surgery. Cr. var each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective clinical assignment in small animal surgery.

V C S 474. Equine Medicine and Surgery. Cr. var each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective clinical assignment in equine medicine or surgery.
M. Medicine
S. Surgery

V C S 476. Anesthesiology. Cr. var each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective clinical assignment in small animal and large animal anesthesiology.

V C S 478. Intensive Care. Cr. var each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Elective clinical assignment in intensive care.

V C S 479. Ophthalmology. Cr. 2 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine and V C S 469. Elective clinical assignment in ophthalmology.

V C S 480. Veterinary Dentistry. Cr. 1. Alt. F., offered 2006. Prereq: Third or Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. All aspects of veterinary dentistry, prophylaxis, endodontics, and orthodontics.

V C S 483. Small Animal Surgery. Cr. 2 each time taken. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine and V C S 473. Elective clinical assignment in small
animal surgery.
O. Orthopedic surgery
S. Soft tissue surgery

V C S 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 5. Prereq: Permission of instructor and department chair.

V C S 492. Orientation for International Experience. (2-0) Cr. 1. S. 8 weeks. Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine. Predeparture orientation for group study abroad. Cultural considerations for the study abroad experience and a conversational language introduction. Out of class work will be assigned.

V C S 495. Seminar. Cr. R. S. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Seminars and case discussions on selected subjects by staff of the College of Veterinary Medicine and others, including student presentations. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

V C S 496. International Preceptorship. (0-40) Cr. 1-12 each time taken. Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine. International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. This course will provide opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experiences in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunties.

Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduate students

V C S 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 3. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
A. Medicine
B. Surgery
C. Theriogenology
D. Radiology
E. Anesthesiology

V C S 596. International Preceptorship. (0-40) Cr. 1-12 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: Admission to graduate college. International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. This course will provide opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experiences in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunities.

V C S 599. Creative Component. Cr. var. Prereq: Enrollment in nonthesis master's degree program.

Courses for Graduate students

V C S 604. Seminar. Cr. 1 each time taken. F.S.

V C S 640. Advanced Radiology. (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: 448. Detailed principles of clinical radiology with particular reference to radiographic interpretation.

V C S 671. Advanced General Surgery. (1-3) Cr. 2. Prereq: 441. An advanced course designed to investigate and discuss the responses of the body to surgical and anesthetic procedures.

V C S 672. Advanced Special Surgery. (1-3) Cr. 2. Prereq: 449. Advanced procedures in both clinical and research techniques in abdominal, thoracic, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and neurological surgery.

V C S 676. Advanced Medicine. (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: 445. Principles of general medicine. A study in depth of factors that contribute to the development of clinical signs as related to the pathogenesis of disease.

V C S 677. Advanced Medicine. (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: 445. An advanced study of metabolic diseases.

V C S 699. Research.
A. Medicine
B. Surgery
C. Theriogenology
E. Anesthesiology