College of Veterinary Medicine

8 lecture hours +15 lab hours = 1 credit

15 lecture hours + 0 lab hours = 1 credit

For classes prior to 2029B

7 lecture hours + 0 lab hours = .5 credit

This course will facilitate the transition to first year veterinary medical school. Students will apply research from learning science, components of positive psychology, and well-being to their individual contexts to best support academic transitions. Topics include organizational strategies to assist with cognitive load, facilitating a reasonable study plan that demonstrates forethought, monitoring learning through sustaining practice with different types of knowledge, among other topics. 

39 lecture hours + 68 lab hours = 5 credits

A systemic and topographic study of macroscopic body structure is presented via lecture and laboratory. This course the dog and cat as the primary models for the study of general mammalian form. A team approach is used for laboratory work with demo specimens and dissection. Clinical applications are incorporated throughout the course in alignment with the ultimate goal of contributing to the education of a practitioner.

39 lecture hours + 68 lab hours = 5 credits

CVM-710A Veterinary Anatomy I describes the systemic and topographic organization of macroscopic body structures using the dog and cat as primary models of mammalian form. Students gain an understanding of anatomical structures and relationships across body regions and systems. The course integrates clinical applications that support the development of veterinary practitioners.

83 lecture hours = 5.5 credits

30 lab hours = 1 credit

43 lectures + 6 lab hours = 3 credits

8 lecture hours = .5 credit

30 lab hours = 1 credit

17 lecture hours = 1.5 credits

15 lectures hours = 1 credit

14 lectures + 0 labs = 1 credit

14 lectures + 0 labs = 1 credit

15 lectures = 1 credit

This course will provide a review of foundational and general medical knowledge required of a veterinarian. Subjects will include: medical terminology, medical chemistry, medical math, and medical physics.

46 lectures + 32 labs = 4 credits

38 lecture hours = 2.5 credits

22 lecture hours = 1.5 credits

38 lecture hours = 2.5 credits

15 lecture hours = 1 credit

CVM-724 One Health II introduces principles of epidemiology and biostatistics as applied to veterinary and One Health challenges. Students examine epidemiologic investigation, disease surveillance, data interpretation, and statistical methods used to describe population health. The course explores legal and ethical implications of epidemiologic and biostatistical findings.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

30 lab hours = 1 credit

CVM-725 Clinical Skills II expands clinical skills training for veterinary practice. Students practice ligature and suturing techniques, phlebotomy, and injection techniques using models and live animals. The course continues to develop competency in physical examination and medical record documentation using the SOAP format.

60 lab hours = 2 credits

CVM-726 Animal Husbandry, Welfare & Behavior introduces principles of animal husbandry, welfare, and behavior across companion, equine, and food animal species. Students examine management practices that influence animal health, behavior, and wellbeing. The course emphasizes the veterinarian’s role in promoting humane care and responsible animal stewardship.

14 lecture hours = 1 credit

CVM - 728 Professional Life Skill II builds on CVM - 718 to examine the relationship between self-awareness, professionalism, and communication in veterinary medicine. Students build on foundational material from PLS I while exploring basic communication skills, ethical reasoning, and several communication models. The course emphasizes the importance of self-awareness to critical thinking and communicating as a professional.

1 credit = 14 lecture hours

This course is the second tier within the Professional Identity Development pathway that will continue to facilitate the holistic approach and evolution of student professional identity within the veterinary medical profession. Students will continue to apply research from veterinary medical practice, theory of identity development, components of positive psychology, and well-being to their individual contexts to best support professional identity growth and development. Topics include a multi-dimensional approach to the role of values and beliefs in facilitating professional identity development, self-regulatory practices including conflict management and emotions and professional identity within the greater culture of the challenges veterinary students and professionals experience, among other topics. The course requires reflection that demonstrates forethought and critical analysis through sustaining practice with different types of knowledge and discussion.

30 lab/case study hours = 1 credit

This course expands upon knowledge from previous courses and introduces critical care topics and techniques.Students will apply this information during case-based exercises and discussions. Students should prepare in advance for case-based activities by reading assigned material and/or watching pre-recorded presentations. Students will also complete group-based activities and individual assessments.

8 lecture hours = .5 credits

CVM-729A Emergency Medicine & Critical Care I examines principles and techniques used in veterinary emergency and critical care. Students apply knowledge from previous coursework to recognize and manage acute medical conditions. The course emphasizes rapid assessment, stabilization, and clinical decision-making in emergency situations.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

7 lecture hours = .5 credits

CVM-729B Emergency Medicine & Critical Care II examines principles and techniques used in veterinary emergency and critical care. Students apply knowledge from previous coursework to recognize and manage acute medical conditions. The course emphasizes rapid assessment, stabilization, and clinical decision-making in emergency situations.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

83 lectures = 5.5 credits

CVM-730A Veterinary Pathology examines general and systemic pathology of domestic animals. Students integrate knowledge from anatomy, histology, physiology, parasitology, immunology, and infectious disease to interpret mechanisms of disease and manifestation of gross and histologic lesions. The course explores pathogenesis across major organ systems.

90 lectures = 6 credits

The first part of this course will introduce the student to general pathology of all organ systems. The second part of this course covers systemic pathology of domestic animals. Students will apply knowledge from previous courses (anatomy, histology, physiology, parasitology, immunology, and infectious disease) with the new knowledge of general pathology to describe the pathogenesis of and diagnose diseases. The pathophysiology of diseases will be covered for the hepatic, pancreatic, urinary cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal, respiratory, CNS, special senses, reproductive, gastrointestinal, integumentary, and ophthalmic systems of domestic animals.

13 lecture hours = 1 credit

CVM-731 Basic Pharmacology introduces foundational concepts in pharmacology, biochemistry, and physiology that support understanding of application of pharmacologic principles to veterinary medicine. Students examine these principles and their application to normal and disease states. Introduction to broad classes of drug usage is provided in a lecture based format.

20 lecture hours = 1.5 credits

CVM-731 Basic Pharmacology introduces foundational concepts in pharmacology, biochemistry, and physiology that support understanding of application of pharmacologic principles to veterinary medicine. Students examine these principles and their application to normal and disease states. Introduction to broad classes of drug usage is provided in a lecture based format.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

20 lecture hours + 2 lab hours = 1.5 credits

CVM-732 Toxicology introduces principles of veterinary toxicology in domestic animals. Students examine common toxicants, including chemical and plant toxins encountered in North America, and identify sources of toxicologic information. The course emphasizes recognition, diagnosis, and treatment approaches for toxic exposures.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

41 lecture hours + 8 lab hours = 3 credits

CVM-733 Clinical Pathology examines pathophysiologic mechanisms responsible for abnormal hematologic, biochemical, urinalysis, and cytologic findings in animals. Students select appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory findings in health and disease.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

30 lecture hours =2 credits

CVM-734 One Health III examines zoonotic and transboundary diseases within the One Health framework. Students integrate knowledge of infectious disease, immunology, pathology, and epidemiology to evaluate disease transmission and control. The course includes team-based literature review, critical analysis, and presentations and fulfills Phase I of the United States Department of Agriculture Initial Accreditation Training.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

45 lab hours = 1.5 credits

CVM-735 Clinical Skills III builds on clinical skills developed in CVM-715 and CVM-725. Students interpret physical examination findings in large and small animals and perform advanced psychomotor surgical techniques including abdominal incision techniques, ligation, and suture patterns. The course develops competency in catheter placement, phlebotomy, medical record documentation, and basic diagnostic procedures.

28 lecture hours + 4 lab hours = 2 credits

CVM-736 Veterinary Nutrition examines principles of domestic animal nutrition across small animals, horses, and food animals. Students analyze nutrient digestion and metabolism, nutrient requirements for various life stages, and feeding practices. The course explores pet food ingredients and interpretation of pet food labels, as well as the effects of feedstuff composition on the development of nutrition-related disorders and diseases. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between nutrition and disease and the application of clinical nutrition principles.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

30 lecture hours = 2 credits

CVM-737A Surgery I introduces fundamental principles of veterinary surgery. Students acquire fundamental knowledge of surgical instrumentation, suture materials and patterns, aseptic technique, wound and fracture healing, perioperative care, trauma management, and reconstructive techniques. The course emphasizes application of anatomical knowledge to surgical approaches and procedures.

24 lecture hours = 1.5 credits

CVM-737B Surgery II examines clinical conditions in small animals with emphasis on soft tissue surgical treatment and prognosis. Students apply principles of surgery introduced in CVM-737A to the management of surgical diseases. The course emphasizes clinical decision-making in surgical planning and treatment.

22 lecture hours = 1.5 credits

CVM-737C Surgery III examines orthopedic and other surgical conditions in small animals. Students apply and extend principles introduced in CVM-737A to surgical management and prognosis of orthopedic diseases. The course emphasizes clinical decision-making in surgical planning and treatment.

2 lecture hours + 26 lab hours = 1 credit

CVM-738 Professional Life Skills III develops professional communication skills essential to veterinary practice. Students examine concepts related to professional identity, leadership, wellbeing, and financial literacy. The course emphasizes effective communication and professional development in veterinary careers.

22 lectures = 1.5 credits

CVM-741A Clinical Pharmacology II expands clinical pharmacology principles introduced in CVM-731A and CVM-731B. Students evaluate therapeutic drug applications across body systems and apply fundamental concepts related to drug regulation and antimicrobial or antiinflammatory drug use. The course emphasizes integration of pharmacologic knowledge with clinical decision-making. 

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

15 lectures = 1 credit

CVM-741B Clinical Pharmacology II expands clinical pharmacology principles introduced in CVM-731A, CVM-731B, and CVM741A. Students evaluate therapeutic drug applications across body systems and species. The course emphasizes integration of pharmacologic knowledge with clinical decision-making.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

45 lecture hours = 3 credits 

CVM-743 Intro to Diagnostic Imaging examines principles of diagnostic imaging and radiation safety. Students interpret radiographic and ultrasonographic images and evaluate the applications of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear scintigraphy. The course emphasizes recognition of normal findings and classic imaging patterns of common diseases.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

15 lecture hours = 1 credit

CVM-744 One Health IV examines environmental and global dimensions of the One Health framework. Students analyze environmental impacts of livestock production, climate change, food safety and security, and emerging and transboundary diseases. The course also explores global health organizations, multicultural collaboration, and links between environmental, human, and animal health and includes the USDA Transboundary and Emerging Diseases of Animals training for USDA accreditation.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

45 lab hours = 1.5 credits

CVM-745 Clinical Skills IV advances clinical skills in interpretation of physical examination findings in large and small animals. Students demonstrate surgical psychomotor competencies required to perform an ovariohysterectomy using simulation models. The course develops proficiency in catheter placement, phlebotomy, medical record documentation, and introductory diagnostic techniques.

30 lecture hours = 2 credits

CVM-746 Introduction to Anesthesia and Analgesia examines principles of veterinary anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative case management. Students apply foundational knowledge of pharmacology and physiology to interpret anesthetic mechanisms and patient responses. The course prepares students to develop species-appropriate anesthetic plans for patients with varying clinical conditions and serves as a prerequisite for anesthesia instruction within other clinical courses from the curriculum.

1 lecture + 28 lab hours = 1 credit

Students will be introduced to professional communication skills and their importance in veterinary medicine. The Professional Life Skills course will focus on aspects of: Building Professional Identity, Communications, Leadership, Wellbeing, & Financial Literacy.

1 lecture + 28 lab hours = 1 credit

CVM-748 Professional Life Skills IV develops professional communication and leadership skills in veterinary medicine and builds on concepts introduced in CVM-738. Students examine professional identity, communication, leadership, wellbeing, and financial literacy. The course emphasizes professional growth and effective interpersonal engagement in veterinary practice.

15 lectures = 1 credit

CVM-749 Integrative Diagnostics integrates foundational biomedical science with clinical diagnostic skills. Students apply diagnostic imaging and clinical pathology concepts to analyze veterinary cases through case-based learning. The course strengthens critical thinking, communication, resource evaluation, and clinical decision-making.

60 lecture hours = 4 credits

CVM-750A Small Animal Medicine I provides a comprehensive overview of diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of non-surgical diseases of the dog and cat. Students apply clinical reasoning to common internal medicine conditions in small animal practice. The course integrates interactive anesthesia instruction that reinforces principles introduced in anesthesia and analgesia coursework.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

60 lecture hours = 4 credits

CVM-750B Small Animal Medicine II provides a comprehensive overview of diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of non-surgical diseases of the dog and cat. Students apply clinical reasoning to common internal medicine conditions in small animal practice. The course integrates interactive anesthesia instruction that reinforces principles introduced in anesthesia and analgesia coursework.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

30 lectures = 2 credits

CVM-751 Theriogenology integrates reproductive physiology, endocrinology, pathology, and pharmacology in domestic animals. Students apply these principles to diagnose, treat, and prevent reproductive disorders. The course emphasizes reproductive health management across species.

45 lectures = 3 credits

CVM-752A Food Animal Production, Medicine, & Surgery I examines the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of diseases in food animal species. Students study clinical conditions affecting cattle, swine, and small ruminants as well as less common food animals such as poultry and bees. The course emphasizes production medicine and herd health management.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

45 lectures = 3 credits

CVM-752B Food Animal Production, Medicine, & Surgery II examines the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of diseases in food animal species. Students study clinical conditions affecting cattle, swine, and small ruminants as well as less common food animals such as poultry and bees. The course emphasizes production medicine and herd health management.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

45 lecture hours = 3 credits

CVM-753A Equine Medicine & Surgery I examines the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of diseases affecting horses. Students develop clinical reasoning skills for equine medical and surgical conditions. The course emphasizes principles of equine patient management.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

45 lecture hours = 3 credits

CVM-753B Equine Medicine & Surgery II examines the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of diseases affecting horses. Students develop clinical reasoning skills for equine medical and surgical conditions. The course emphasizes principles of equine patient management.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

75 lab hours = 2.5 credits

CVM-755 Clinical Skills V advances clinical examination and handling skills in both large and small animal patients. Students interpret general and species-specific physical examination findings in equine, bovine, and companion animal species. The course culminates with the introduction of anesthesia and surgical procedures in live canine or feline patients.

3 lecture hours + 24 lab hours = 1 credit

CVM-758 Professional Life Skills V expands professional development training introduced in earlier Professional Life Skills courses. Students examine professional identity, communication, leadership, wellbeing, and financial literacy in veterinary careers. The course emphasizes long-term professional growth and career sustainability.

8 lecture hours = .5 credits

CVM-759 Intro to Clinical Year prepares students for clinical rotations during the fourth year of the veterinary curriculum. Students examine expectations, organization, policies, and procedures associated with clinical training. The course emphasizes strategies for maximizing learning and professional success during clinical rotations.

15 lecture hours = 1 credit

CVM-761 Avian & Exotic Medicine examines the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of diseases in avian and exotic animal species. Students study medical conditions affecting pet birds, rodents, fish, reptiles, and other exotic animals. The course emphasizes species-specific considerations in exotic animal practice.

23 lecture hours = 1.5 credits

CVM-764 Veterinary Dentistry examines the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of dental diseases in companion animals, horses, and exotic species. Students study oral anatomy, dental pathology, and clinical dental procedures. The course emphasizes dental health as an integral component of veterinary patient care.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

90 lab hours = 3 credits

CVM-765 Clinical Skills VI advances clinical examination and procedural skills in large and small animal patients. Students interpret physical examination findings and apply anesthesia and surgical techniques in live canine or feline patients. The course emphasizes clinical competency in patient evaluation and management.

15 lecture hours = 1 credit

CVM-766 Introduction to Practice Management introduces key concepts in veterinary practice management and ownership. Students examine operational structures in a variety of clinical settings, including business operations, team leadership, and client relations. The course emphasizes strategies for client acquisition, retention, and effective veterinary practice administration.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

15 lecture hours = 1 credit

CVM-769B Poultry Elective examines principles of poultry health and production medicine. Students examine avian anatomy and physiology, nutrition, management practices, and clinical signs of common poultry diseases. The course emphasizes development of differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans, treatment strategies, and disease prevention and control.

15 lecture hours = 1 credit

CVM-769C Veterinary Oncology Elective examines principles and clinical practice of veterinary oncology. Students examine common malignancies affecting small and large animal species. The course emphasizes diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis of neoplastic diseases.

15 lecture hours = 1 credit

CVM-769D Wildlife and Zoological Medicine Elective expands concepts introduced in CVM-761 and examines diseases affecting wildlife and zoological species. Students study diagnostic approaches, treatment options, and disease prevention in avian and exotic animals including birds, rodents, fish, reptiles, and zoo animals. The course emphasizes clinical considerations unique to non-traditional species.

15 lecture hours = 1 credit

CVM-769E Nutritional Management of Small Animal Disease examines principles of clinical nutrition in dogs and cats. Students examine diseases in which diet and nutrition play critical roles in prevention and management. The course emphasizes nutritional assessment and therapeutic dietary strategies in small animal medicine.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

30 lab hours = 1.5 credit

CVM-769H Advanced Equine Diagnostic Procedures expands expands clinical skills through hands-on training in procedures commonly performed in equine medicine, surgery, and theriogenology. Students perform diagnostic sampling, diagnostic imaging, lameness evaluation, airway evaluations, ophthalmic examination, joint and nerve blocks, reproductive examinations, and selected field procedures using models, cadavers, and live horses. Emphasis is placed on technical skill development, aseptic technique, clinical decision-making, and interpretation of diagnostic findings in practical clinical scenarios.

30 lab hours = 1.5 credit

CVM-769K Food Animal Elective expands clinical principles introduced in previous food animal and clinical skills courses. Students apply advanced diagnostic procedures and techniques used in food animal medicine, surgery, and theriogenology. The course emphasizes practical clinical decision-making in food animal practice.

10 lecture hours + 8 lab hours = 1 credit

CVM-769M Veterinary Disaster Management examines principles of veterinary disaster medicine at local, national, and international levels. Students participate in lectures, case studies, tabletop exercises, and hands-on laboratories that develop disaster response skills. The course integrates online Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training to support foundational disaster preparedness.

15 lecture hours = 1 credit)  

CVM-769O Radiographic Interpretation develops skills in diagnostic radiographic image interpretation using foundational Roentgen signs and completion of radiographic reports. Students analyze case studies to describe classic imaging patterns associated with common diseases and develop skills in written descriptions. The course emphasizes systematic interpretation and clinical application of diagnostic imaging.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

15 lab hours = 1 credit

CVM-769P Large Animal Ambulatory Elective provides experiential learning in large animal ambulatory veterinary practice. Students accompany clinicians on farm calls and participate in diagnostic and treatment procedures in field settings. The course exposes students to a variety of large animal cases.

12 lectures + 5 labs = 1 credit

CVM-769Q Advanced Equine Lameness Elective examines advanced concepts in equine lameness and performance medicine. Students study joint disease pathophysiology, diagnostic imaging, treatment options for athletic horses, and abnormalities of the axial skeleton. The course also explores orthobiologic therapies and regulatory considerations related to equine competition and medication use.

15 lab hours = .5 credits

CVM-769R Mixed Animal Elective – Food Animal expands clinical principles introduced in food animal and clinical skills coursework. Students apply advanced diagnostic procedures and techniques used in food animal medicine, surgery, and theriogenology. The course emphasizes clinical decision-making in mixed animal practice.

14 lab hours = .5 credits

CVM-769S Mixed Animal Elective – Equine expands clinical principles introduced in equine and clinical skills coursework. Students apply advanced diagnostic procedures and techniques used in equine medicine, surgery, and theriogenology. The course emphasizes diagnostic reasoning and clinical management in mixed animal practice.

15 Lecture Hours = 1 Credit Hour

CVM-769T Small Animal Behavioral Medicine Elective examines applied animal behavior and behavioral medicine in dogs and cats. Students study common behavioral disorders and clinical management strategies. The course builds on foundational concepts introduced in CVM-726 Animal Husbandry and Welfare.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

30 lab hours = 1 lecture hour

CVM-769U Small Animal Lab Elective expands practical skills introduced in small animal medicine and clinical skills coursework. Students apply advanced diagnostic procedures and laboratory techniques used in companion animal medicine and surgery. The course emphasizes hands-on clinical skill development.

15 lecture hours = 1 lecture hour

CVM-769V Advanced Equine Nutrition examines principles of clinical nutrition in horses. Students study diseases in which diet and nutrition influence prevention and management. The course emphasizes nutritional strategies that support equine health and performance.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

15 lecture hours = 1 lecture hour

CVM-769W Equine Industry Issues Seminar integrates knowledge from the equine veterinary medicine curriculum to analyze contemporary issues affecting the equine industry. Students evaluate current industry challenges through faculty-led and industry-led discussions. The course emphasizes professional awareness and the implications of industry trends for equine veterinary practice.

CVM-770 Small Animal General Practice Clinical Rotation consists of supervised clinical instruction in a selected, pre-approved, high-quality, small animal general practice(s) (canine, feline, pocket pets). Students see a wide variety of medical and surgical cases and are active participants in their diagnostic and therapeutic management, to include documentation of findings and care in problem-oriented medical records and performance of clinical procedures. Prerequisite: successful completion of pre-clinical course work, clinical year standing.

CVM-770E General Practice Elective are elective courses consist of supervised clinical instruction in high quality learning experiences available at institutions and practices in North America and around the world, to include general practices, specialty practices (such as internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology), species-specific practices, other accredited Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, zoos, and other LMU-CVM approved public and private biomedical institutions.

CVM-771 Specialty Practice Clinical Rotation consists of supervised clinical instruction in a selected, high quality, specialty practice(s) (canine and feline). It is recommended students participate in Internal Medicine or other ACVIM sub-specialty for a minimum of two weeks of the four-week rotation at the clinical site. Instruction will take place in practices with board certified internists, radiologists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, or other specialists, and/or access to those specialists. Students are active participants in diagnostic and therapeutic management of a wide variety of cases with instructive pathophysiological learning issues requiring appropriate medical and/or surgical management in veterinary advanced care, emergency, and critical care situations. Prerequisite: successful completion of pre-clinical course work, clinical year standing.

CVM-771E Specialty Animal Elective are elective courses consist of supervised clinical instruction in high quality learning experiences available at institutions and practices in North America and around the world, to include general practices, specialty practices (such as internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology), species-specific practices, other accredited Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, zoos, and other LMU-CVM approved public and private biomedical institutions.

Supervised clinical instruction in the medical and surgical areas of a busy community shelter practice. Students perform medical, dental and surgical treatments for the benefit of animals owned by the shelter. LMU-CVM faculty work with the shelter medical and surgical teams in the supervision of students. Students perform physical examinations on dogs and cats, and discuss their findings with LMU-CVM faculty, shelter veterinarians and staff. Students are intimately involved in providing medical, surgical and preventive care to shelter animals. Students are involved in the preparation and performance of elective surgeries (such as ovariohysterectomy, orchiectomy, and dentistry) on dogs and cats under the supervision of LMU-CVM faculty, shelter veterinarians and staff. Students take part in discussions and/or demonstrations in regard to animal behavior problems and potential solutions. Students participate in medicine and surgery rounds. Students make formal rounds presentation to other students and staff during the course and prepare a presentation relevant to the shelter experience with the approval of the course director for presentation at rotation end. The course is composed of hands on medical and surgical care of shelter-owned animals, lectures, self-study, case write ups and presentations and team based exercises.

Supervised clinical instruction in clinical and anatomic pathology at a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. Students are active participants in diagnostic examination of specimens from animal patients and gain experience in necropsy of a variety of animal species under the supervision of veterinary pathologists. Interpretation of gross pathology, clinical pathology, toxicology, microbiology, serology, and parasitology findings.

CVM-774 Large Animal Clinical Rotation is a required 2-week rotation designed to expand students' large animal clinical skills. Students will be introduced to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for large animals which may include internal medicine, surgery, preventative medicine, lameness, herd and flock health consultation, routine procedures, diagnostic imaging, reproductive technology, wound care, dentistry, anesthesia, and general surgical procedures using a combination of live animals, case discussion, models, and cadavers. Students will demonstrate continued communications skills development including communication with owners through written discharge instructions and communication with colleagues via referral letters.

Supervised clinical course with mixed animal practice veterinarians (canine, feline, beef, dairy, equine, small ruminants, swine) working in ambulatory and/or clinic-based practice. Students see a wide variety of cases and are active participants in their diagnostic and therapeutic management, to include documentation of findings and care in problem-oriented medical records and performance of clinical procedures.

CVM-776 NAVLE Rotation is a required course offered in Fall semester. Students will prepare and sit for the North American Veterianry Licensing Exam (NAVLE®). Students will conduct independent studies and review in order to prepare for the NAVLE®. Students are not required to pass the NAVLE to pass the course.

*This course is considered distance education by the AVMA-COE.

CVM-777 Launch Week assists students in their transition from veterinary student to graduate veterinarian. The course involves a multifaceted approach to content delivery through exit surveys, financial literacy education, and interactive professional communication.

CVM-780 Elective Clinical Rotation are elective courses that consist of supervised clinical instruction in high quality learning experiences available at institutions and practices in North America and around the world, to include general practices, specialty practices (such as internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology), species-specific practices, other accredited Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, zoos, and other LMU-CVM approved public and private biomedical institutions.

CVM-780SPE Student Proposed 4 Week Elective are elective courses that consist of supervised clinical instruction in high quality learning experiences available at institutions and practices in North America and around the world, to include general practices, specialty practices (such as internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology), species-specific practices, other accredited Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, zoos, and other LMU-CVM approved public and private biomedical institutions.

CVM-781SPE Student Proposed Elective are elective courses that consist of supervised clinical instruction in high quality learning experiences available at institutions and practices in North America and around the world, to include general practices, specialty practices (such as internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology), species-specific practices, other accredited Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, zoos, and other LMU-CVM approved public and private biomedical institutions.

30 lab hours = 1 credit hour

CVM-782I Integrative Medicine provides application of TCVM acupuncture principles in practical, lab-based sessions. Concurrent enrollment in a Chi University acupuncture certification course is required.