Veterinary Surgical

The module aims to provide clinical-practical knowledge and skills in the management of surgical diseases, making use of the theoretical knowledge provided in previous courses. In particular, the objective of the module is that they acquire practical skills in diagnosis, staging, surgical therapy, communication of prognosis and possible alternative therapies of surgical lesions of dogs and cats. These skills will be acquired by attending the clinical care activity of the University Veterinary Hospital following the clinical diagnostic therapeutic path of the individual patient and discussing the diagnostic therapeutic choices made on a case-by-case basis. The student will acquire communication skills by interacting directly with the owner in all phases of the clinical management of the patient

The student will learn the main practical skills required in basic hospital activities, carried out in the various operating units of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and should be able to evaluate clinical and diagnostic information related to the clinical cases addressed, in order to make a diagnosis and to set an adequate therapeutic plan. The student must also be able to interact and communicate correctly with the patient's owner.