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

Abstract

The mandatory curricular internship in Veterinary Medicine is extremely important in academic life, as it provides students with the opportunity to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge acquired throughout the course. The internship was carried out in the area of small animal clinical medicine, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Antonella Souza Mattei, at the Veterinary Hospital Institute of the University of Caxias do Sul, in the city of Caxias do Sul, RS, and supervised by Prof. Me. Manoela Maria Bianchi, from July 21 to October 31, 2025, totaling 440 hours. The aim of this report was to describe the internship site, the clinical routine, the activities performed and observed, and to report two clinical cases. During the internship period, 769 outpatient procedures were performed and monitored, with medication administration being the most frequent procedure, representing 25.75% (n=197) of the total. Throughout the internship, 103 clinical appointments were accompanied, most of them involving canines (53%, n=55) and females (33%, n=34). Regarding breed distribution, mixed-breed dogs and cats showed the highest prevalence, representing 51% (n=28) and 94% (n=45), respectively. The monitored appointments were classified as pre-surgical consultations (n=11), clinical consultations (n=84), and vaccination protocols (n=8). Clinical consultations were divided into groups of disorders, with genitourinary conditions being the most frequent, accounting for 25.27% (n=23). Two clinical cases were reported: the first involving mediastinal lymphoma associated with feline leukemia virus in a female cat, and the second involving hypercortisolism in an elderly Dachshund dog. These reports highlight the importance of routine examinations and periodic consultations for the prevention and control of diseases. Upon completion of the curricular internship, it can be concluded that the clinical practice was essential for the student's professional and personal development, as well as for integrating practical experience with theoretical knowledge. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]