Solid tumors of the skin are very common in small animals. General practitioners can add to practice profitability, as well as strengthen client and referral relationships by understanding the staging and surgical procedure every tumor needs. Instructors will teach the principles of surgical oncology and staging, as well as how to perform basic/intermediate tumor removals from an oncological standpoint. Participants will perform biopsies and practice surgical methods for removal of cutaneous tumors in different locations of the patient’s body. Additionally, closure of the defect using different techniques of skin reconstruction will be taught. Participants should have a basic knowledge of anatomy and surgical techniques prior to attending this course

1. Know how to stage each of the tumors prior to developing treatment plans.
2. Understand the surgical doses for tumor removal and the types of biopsies. 
3. Learn how to correctly identify the surgical dose for each patient/tumor.
4. Learn surgical techniques to remove cutaneous tumors.
5. Learn reconstructive techniques.