VETS 104 - Animal Care I

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): VETS 131
Restriction(s): Veterinary Science Technology majors only

This course coordinates canine and feline colony kennel duty with recitation concerning kennel maintenance, sanitation, safety, and patient observation. The course will also include discussion on specific cases and concerns within the Farnsworth facility. Kennel duty consists of one consecutive weekday duty shift and 8 weekend shifts throughout the semester.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

The student will understand the maintenance and sanitation of kennel operations in a clinic/hospital setting.
The student will understand how to provide safety to personnel and patients in a small animal kennel setting.
The student will understand patient observation in a small animal kennel setting.
The student will participate in the discussions and treatments of patients housed in the Farnsworth facility.