Relatório de estágio curricular obrigatório: área de clínica médica e cirúrgica de pequenos animais

Abstract

The mandatory curricular internship in Veterinary Medicine is essential for academic and professional training, providing a deeper integration between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The internship was carried out at the Veterinary Hospital Institute of the University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, from February 23 to May 27, 2026, totaling 403 hours, under the supervision of Prof. Manoela Maria Bianchi, M.Sc., and the guidance of Prof. Antonella Souza Mattei, Ph.D. This report aimed to describe the activities developed in the medical and surgical clinics of small animals, present the internship site, summarize the caseload observed, and report two clinical cases. During the internship, a total of 72 animals were monitored, with dogs representing the majority of cases (n = 58). Most patients were female (n = 41), mixed-breed (65.5%), and between 1 and 6 years of age (50%). Regarding the activities observed and/or performed, a total of 417 procedures were recorded, with vital parameter assessment being the most frequent (n = 86; 20.6%). In the field of internal medicine, the digestive system and associated organs represented the most frequently monitored category (n = 10; 25.0%). In the surgical area, the musculoskeletal system was the most prevalent, with femoral osteosynthesis being the most commonly performed procedure (n = 2; 22.2%). Two clinical cases were reported: a grade II splenic hemangiosarcoma and an amputation of the third digit of the right pelvic limb associated with myiasis, both occurring in mixed-breed dogs. Through these cases, it was possible to observe the importance of complementary diagnostic tests, as well as the association between surgical and clinical management, which contributed to patient recovery and the appropriate selection of treatment. Therefore, the practical experience acquired in a hospital environment was fundamental to both academic and professional development. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]