Students will come onsite to TRU to complete essential practical skills involving large, exotic and lab animals. Practical skills include safe handling procedures, herd health medicine, husbandry, nutrition, and routine medical techniques such as physical exams and diagnostic imaging. Hands on opportunities are provided for students to perform routine medical procedures typically carried out in a veterinary facility, zoo or ranch setting. Students focus on safety for themselves and their patients. Recommended Prerequisites: VTEC 2721, VTEC 2223 and VTEC 2885 Corequisite: This course runs in conjunction with VTEC 2143 & 2243- students must register for all 3 courses (VTEC 2143, VTEC 2243 and VTEC 2345). This is the lab portion of the large animal lecture.
Students will come onsite to TRU to complete essential practical skills involving large, exotic and lab animals. Practical skills include safe handling procedures, herd health medicine, husbandry, nutrition, and routine medical techniques such as physical exams and diagnostic imaging. Hands on opportunities are provided for students to perform routine medical procedures typically carried out in a veterinary facility, zoo or ranch setting. Students focus on safety for themselves and their patients. Recommended Prerequisites: VTEC 2721, VTEC 2223 and VTEC 2885 Corequisite: This course runs in conjunction with VTEC 2143 & 2243- students must register for all 3 courses (VTEC 2143, VTEC 2243 and VTEC 2345). This is the lab portion of the large animal lecture.
