Course Description
Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
Clinical service rotation that exposes the student to the practice of soft tissue surgery within the companion animal hospital. Students participate in morning and evening patient rounds, appointments, clinical decision making (diagnostics, medical and surgical interventions), and daily patient care under the direction of the faculty and house officers of the surgery service. Students are afforded the opportunity to assist and observe in the operating room. Patient care, client communication, goal-oriented decision making, and an introduction to abdominal surgery are emphasized.
Prerequisites VTMED 5520.
Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: fourth-year veterinary students.
Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2026WI, 2025FA, 2025SU
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Class Number & Section Details
9604
VTMED 5603
CLN 301
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Meeting Pattern
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Aug 24 - Oct 18, 2026
Instructors
Buote, N
Folk, C
Hayes, G
Lopez, D
McPhetridge, J
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
9605
VTMED 5603
CLN 302
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Meeting Pattern
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Aug 24 - Oct 18, 2026
Instructors
Buote, N
Folk, C
Hayes, G
Lopez, D
McPhetridge, J
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
9606
VTMED 5603
CLN 303
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Meeting Pattern
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Aug 24 - Oct 18, 2026
Instructors
Buote, N
Folk, C
Hayes, G
Lopez, D
McPhetridge, J
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
9607
VTMED 5603
CLN 304
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Meeting Pattern
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Oct 19 - Dec 20, 2026
Instructors
Buote, N
Folk, C
Hayes, G
Lopez, D
McPhetridge, J
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
9608
VTMED 5603
CLN 305
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Meeting Pattern
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Oct 19 - Dec 20, 2026
Instructors
Buote, N
Folk, C
Hayes, G
Lopez, D
McPhetridge, J
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
9609
VTMED 5603
CLN 306
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Meeting Pattern
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Oct 19 - Dec 20, 2026
Instructors
Buote, N
Folk, C
Hayes, G
Lopez, D
McPhetridge, J
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
