VT 105 Animal Nursing III (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Basic care and treatment of exotic pet species with an overview of common medical problems and their management.
Course Content
A. Husbandry of exotic animal species kept as pets or human companions
B. Medically relevant anatomic and physiologic characteristics of exotic animal species
C. Common diseases of exotic animal species and their treatment
D. Restraint, laboratory sample collection, and parenteral injection techniques in exotic animal species
Student Outcomes
1. Explain appropriate husbandry practices for birds, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles,amphibians and fish kept as domestic pets.
2. Demonstrate appropriate husbandry practices for mice and rats.
3. Identify the normal anatomy of common exotic animal species.
4. Describe the unique anatomic and physiologic features of exotic animal species.
5. Describe blood collection methods, parenteral injection techniques, and restraint techniques utilized in exotic animal species.
6. Demonstrate proper restraint of mice, rats, and rabbits.
7. Collect blood samples and perform parenteral injections in mice, rabbits, and rats.
8. Describe the common diseases affecting exotic animals and the diagnostic and treatment options available to the veterinarian.
Degree Outcomes
Professional-Technical Program Outcomes: Proficiently execute the Essential Skills dictated by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities. Core Abilities: Information Competency (IC): Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 40
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