Pathology and Clinic of Pets

• Animal nutrition, husbandry, and hygiene, with a foundation in epidemiology and the use of information systems;
• Organisation and management of veterinary activities in relation to facilities and the local area;

• Internal medicine: diagnosis and treatment (including emergencies) of major diseases; prevention, health education, and health management in livestock farms;

• Emergency and first aid: resuscitation techniques and management of urgent cases;

• Surgery: patient assessment, principles of asepsis, surgical techniques, treatment selection, and postoperative management;

• Theriogenology: animal reproduction, insemination techniques and diagnostics, management of delivery rooms and laboratories;

• Transversal skills: clinical nutrition, biostatistics and epidemiology, professional communication

Further information is available in the School Regulations.

The educational offering is defined in accordance with the Regulations.

The specialization diploma provides access to professional opportunities in the field of pet clinical medicine, with skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases of the various organ systems, as well as in specialized veterinary medicine, prevention, and advanced clinical care.

1) In the public sector:

• Work in Zooprophylactic Institutes
• Work in Local Health Authorities (ASL)

2) Leadership roles in the private sector and consultancy:

• Freelance (field clinic/outpatient clinic)
• Health Management of Veterinary Clinics
• Academic Research

Teaching activities are generally concentrated in two days a week.

The internship at the Specialization Schools consists of the trainee participating in professionally-oriented practical activities to complete their theoretical, practical, and specialized training. A list of approved facilities for internships is available. To complete an internship at facilities not affiliated with the Department, it is necessary to follow the procedure for signing a new agreement, which can be found on the dedicated page.

The internship may be conducted without overlapping with classroom teaching. The resident who begins the internship must present himself at the facility with his Personal Training Booklet (provided by the School Director).

The Training Project forms must be signed and sent to the Director of the Specialization School:

• Internal training project
• External training project