Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

VETERINARY COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, NAMAKKAL

Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

Objectives

To impart Undergraduate and Postgraduate education to the students of VC and RI, Namakkal
To provide surgical treatment to sick animals and to train UG’s and PG’s in management of clinical cases
To offer guidance to research students
To provide information to the animal owners in prevention and management of sick animals by way of extension activities
Functions as a referral unit for the neighboring districts of Namakkal

Units

The following units function under the department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology.

Large Animal outpatient unit: Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Buffaloes are treated for surgical conditions at the out patient unit. Animals are admitted in In-Patient unit, which require Post-Operative care and management.
Small Animal Outpatient unit: Dogs and cats are treated in this outpatient unit as outpatient. Rarely, Avian species are treated as and when referred to the ward.
Radiology Unit: This unit has an 800-mA X-ray machine. An average of 60 number of X-rays are processed daily facilitating quicker diagnosis and treatment.
Small Animal Operation Theatre: The theatre is equipped to handle all types of surgeries. Soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries are routinely performed.
Physiotherapy unit: This unit is equipped with Ultrasound massage and interferential therapy, muscle nerve stimulator apart from facilities for U-V and I-R radiation.

Education

The following courses are offered for UG students.

CT Sur 410 (0+1) VII Semester Clinical Training

Sur 411 (0+1) VII Semester Principles of General Surgery,

Anesthesiology, Radiology and Orthopedics

CT Sur 420 (0+1) VIII Semester Clinical Training

Sur 421 (3+1) VIII Semester Small Animal Surgery

CT Sur 510 (0+1) IX Semester Clinical Training

Sur 511 (3+1) IX Semester Large Animal Surgery

Future Programmes

Faculty