In this course, students will further explore exotic and lab animal medicine theory AFTER they have attended and successfully completed VTEC 2245 Exotic & Lab Animal Lab. Students develop practical knowledge of the principles and techniques of housing and husbandry needs of common exotic pets and laboratory animal species. Through lecture, students will solidify the skills learned onsite on how to handle, determine the sex of, medicate, anesthetize and restrain common exotic and lab animal species for clinical procedures. Recommended prerequisites: VTEC 2721 with a minimum grade of C and VTEC 2223 with a minimum grade of C Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ANHD 3150 and VTECT 2240.
In this course, students will further explore exotic and lab animal medicine theory AFTER they have attended and successfully completed VTEC 2245 Exotic & Lab Animal Lab. Students develop practical knowledge of the principles and techniques of housing and husbandry needs of common exotic pets and laboratory animal species. Through lecture, students will solidify the skills learned onsite on how to handle, determine the sex of, medicate, anesthetize and restrain common exotic and lab animal species for clinical procedures. Recommended prerequisites: VTEC 2721 with a minimum grade of C and VTEC 2223 with a minimum grade of C Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ANHD 3150 and VTECT 2240.