The Mandatory Supervised Internship (MSI) is a mandatory subject to complete the Veterinary Medicine course at the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, with a practical duration of 420 hours. Its purpose is to provide students with experience in their area of interest, combining practical experiences with theoretical knowledge acquired during graduation. This work describes the activities carried out during the ESO from April 1st to June 14th, 2024, at the Cabo Veterinary Medical Center, located in the municipality of Cabo de Santo Agostinho – PE, which took place under the guidance of Veterinary Doctor Dr. Renata Pimentel Bandeira de Melo and supervision by Veterinarian Dr. José Honorato de França Neto. The structure and routine of care in the medical clinic were described, in addition to presenting a literature review on canine heartworm disease.
