Avian, Exotic & Lab Animals

Catalog description

Introduces basic techniques necessary for the provision of nursing care to small animals, including small animal restraint, husbandry, behavior, physical examination, medication administration, vaccination, and grooming. Includes kennel duty experience in the care of a variety of companion animals. Provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology, the care and handling, and diseases of common laboratory and exotic small animals. Covers the principles of lab animal use in research with an emphasis on animal welfare. This course also covers preventive medicine and diseases of small animals including the public health significance of relevant small animal diseases. Examines the role of the veterinary nurse in performing diagnostics, nursing care, and client education. Reinforce staff/owner relationships with role playing scenarios.