Veterinary Clinical Science:  Small Animal

Code

VETS4071

School

Veterinary Medicine and Science

Level

4

Credits

80

Semesters

April Full Year UK

Summary

This module considers:

• The aetiology, pathology and clinical signs of common presentations of disease in the species seen in small animal clinical veterinary practice
• The diagnosis and investigation of diseases in the species seen in small animal clinical veterinary practice
• The medical and surgical treatment, management, and control of diseases in the species seen in small animal clinical veterinary practice
• The prevention of diseases in the species seen in small animal clinical veterinary practice
• The practical, clinical, and professional skills needed to work in small animal clinical veterinary practice
• The link between small animal and human health

Target Students

Restricted to students registered on the BVM BVS programme only. There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.

Classes

A mixture of lectures, practical sessions, seminars and self-directed study.

Assessment

• 40% Practical: OSCE exam. This element of the assessment must be passed before progression to year 5 of the BVM BVS programme
• 60% Exam (written) (2-hour): MCQs, EMQs, hot spots and fill in the blanks

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:
a. Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• The aetiology, pathology, clinical signs, diagnostic techniques, medical and surgical treatments and management and prevention of common diseases of small animals and commonly encountered 'exotic' species

b. Intellectual skills:
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate that they can:

• Obtain a relevant history for a small animal/exotic animal condition

• Develop an appropriate diagnostic plan for a small animal/exotic animal condition

• Integrate and prioritise the findings from a history and other investigations into a small animal/exotic animal patient

• Develop an appropriate treatment plan for a small animal/exotic animal patient

• Offer advice on the treatment of small animal and exotic - zoonotic diseases and preventing their transmission

c. Professional practical skills:
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake:

• A safe, systematic and thorough clinical examination of small animals

• Sample collection and investigations of small animals (including diagnostic imaging techniques, and collecting and analysing clinical pathology samples)
   

• Basic medical and surgical procedures of small animals (including suturing, neutering, and investigations)
   

d. Transferable (key) skills:
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:

• Learning and study techniques which promote life-long learning

• The ability to search for, select and use information for problem-solving and decision making
   

• Appropriate communication skills, interpersonal skills and team-working ability

• Multi-tasking, including time and resource management 

• An understanding of the factors which contribute to business success

Conveners

• Mrs Emma Hodge
• Dr Sam Barton
• Miss Kerry Williams
• Dr Lindsey Harland
• Mrs Kathryn Griffiths