Lectures: Introduction to the course and main definitions. Principles of asepsis and antisepsis (D1C 1.29). Description of the surgical instruments. Definitions and principles of cutting soft tissues, exeresis, hemostasis. Description of catheterisms and drainage. Access to the chest and abdomen. Description of the means of soft tissue synthesis. The interrupted sutures and the continuous sutures. Main interventions on the digestive, respiratory and urinary systems. Management of wounds, sores and ulcers. Amputations of limbs. Umbilical and inguinal hernia. Fractures of the long bones, means of synthesis and their possibilities of use. Description of TPLO for anterior cruciate ligament rupture. Principles of oncological surgery. Development of appropriate surgical treatment plans with regard to the necessary resources (D1C 1.18).
Ethical and legal responsibilities towards the animals cared for, the environment, customers and society (D1C 1.1).
Consideration of the economic and emotional context in which the veterinarian operates (D1C 1.7).
Principles of ethics in the surgical activity of the veterinarian, for decisions relating to animal welfare (D1C 2.12).

Practical exercises: Handle and restrain patient safely in the various species of domestic animals (D1C 1.16). Clinical examination (D1C 1.17). Etiology, simptomatology and treatment (D1C 2.5). Performing asepsis and antisepsis (D1C 1.29). Preparation of the surgical instruments. Preparation of the patient and of the operating field. Performing cutting of soft tissues, exeresis and haemostasis. Carrying out catheterization and drainage. Centesis of the chest and abdomen. Use of soft tissue synthesis means. Carrying out interrupted sutures and continuous sutures. Carrying out the main interventions on the digestive, respiratory and urinary systems. Management of wounds, sores and ulcers. Amputations. Ernie. Use of osteosynthesis means in long bone fractures. TPLO treatment of anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
Individual, group and environmental history of the patient (D1C 1.15).
Attendance in emergency and participation in first aid activities (D1C 1.19).
Properly and responsibly prescribing and administering medicines in accordance with the latest legislation and guidelines (D1C 1.26).
Communication with the owner of the animals and with professional colleagues using appropriate language and respecting privacy (D1C 1.4).
Effective communication and collaboration with diagnostic services, including through appropriate history (D1C 1.22).
Professional behavior within a multidisciplinary group in the clinical setting (D1C 1.6).
Principles of interpersonal interaction through correct communication for good teamwork (D1C 2.11).