This elective course teaches basic veterinary medical Spanish for veterinary medical students who may interact with Spanish speaking clients and their pets/livestock . This class is an introduction to Spanish specific veterinary medicine and is designed to prepare the student for clinical conversations between a veterinary physician and clients. The content of this course aims to be specific and practical and therefore many elements of the Spanish language are not included. We will review applicable cultural aspects of communication. There are many Spanish-speaking countries, each with its own variations of the language. The language presented here should be comprehensible to all Spanish speakers.
Prerequisites
High School and/or College Basic Spanish