The surgery residency at the University of Georgia is a three-year program fulfilling the requirements for board eligibility as defined by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). The program's goals are to develop the resident's expertise in small animal surgery, prepare the resident for board certification by the ACVS, and give each individual a solid understanding of scientific design and the fundamentals of research. Seven supervising and two supporting diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons oversee resident training. Approximately 75 percent of each year is spent in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) for clinical training. The remaining 25 percent of each year is spent in research or specialty training required by the ACVS. Faculty members take pride in their active involvement in the VTH when on duty. Clinical rotations occur in three-week blocks.
Dr. Mandy Wallace mandywl@uga.edu