Biology - Introduction to Vet / Veterinary Science (13-18)
Love animals, biology or zoology? We will explore things vet professionals do taking care of pets such as cats & dogs. homeschool / middle school / high school. Future veterinarian career prep / career exploration
Future Vet & Animal Science Academy (veterinary)
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6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentMastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. Understanding of these concepts will be assessed by the learner's discussions in the classroom.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class is the Self-Paced version of one of our most popular classes! In this class your learner will receive pre-recorded lessons that can do whenever you have time during the week! Welcome to Introduction to Veterinary Science! In this asynchronous, version of our very popular introductory veterinary science course. Students will receive recorded lessons and supplemental videos to learn about what veterinary professionals do every day to care for animals! This class will teach learners about the differences in a variety of veterinary careers, basics of feline and canine body language and why that is important to understand what they are trying to “tell” us, as well as how vets do physical exams and get vital signs. They will also learn about what happens when a pet goes into the hospital for surgery! In the 5th lesson students will learn about how pets get X-Rays, and they will be able to “read” some X-Rays and share what they believe they are seeing, as if they were the veterinary radiologists. This is often the most favorite lesson!! Finally, in the last lesson, they will learn about some of the things we do in the veterinary lab such as looking at slides under the microscope and doing different blood tests. There are no prerequisites for this class… ONLY to love animals! Learners do not want to become a veterinarian to take this class, although many certainly do! This is good information for all pet owners to understand as it makes pet care even more understandable! My mission is to share my experience and love for animals and veterinary medicine with others! I am excited to help your learner reach their goals! Please message me if you have any questions. I sincerely look forward to working with your learner!
Learning Goals
Learner's will begin their exploration of several introductory veterinary science topics.Learners will develop their critical thinking skills as they learn how veterinarians approach their cases.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to the Veterinary Practice Team
We will explore the various roles that veterinary practice team members have in the care of clients/patients. Students will be provided some video links to a variety of veterinary professional career options and will be asked to share their thoughts on what excited them about what they watched. Lesson 2:
Canine/Feline Body Language Signals
Students will learn some canine/feline body language signals and why it is important to understand them. Students will be provided with videos on canine and feline communication to better understand concepts from class discussion. Learners will focus on understanding what animals are trying to tell us by looking at photos in the recorded lesson and responding to teacher prompts and questions in the classroom post. Lesson 3:
Physical Exams and Vital Signs
We will discuss the importance of a pet’s annual physical exam, and students will learn the basics of how a doctor conducts the exam. Normal vital signs will be reviewed. Fear Free Canine and feline restraint techniques will be discussed and “kitty burritos” will be practiced. BRING A SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED STUFFED ANIMAL AND A TOWEL. Videos will be shared on the physical exam and taking vital signs. Learners will be asked to share a photo or a video of their “kitty burrito” in the classroom. Lesson 4:
Surgery
Surgery prep, surgery/OR conduct, and surgical recovery will be discussed. A variety of surgical equipment and surgical instruments will be learned. There will be carefully selected YouTube videos added to this lesson that have surgery in them, as well as a couple that do not. They will be labeled. If your learner does not want to watch these videos, that is COMPLETELY FINE! Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be given videos that may have things they find they don’t want to watch, such as the week we review diseases and surgery. These are only for those who would like additional learning. No one is required to watch videos that they may think could be disturbing to them.
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
Master's Degree in Education from Colorado State University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Charter Oak State College
I have been a certified veterinary technician for more than 30 years, have a MEd from Colorado State University and a Master of Veterinary Education (MVEd) from Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
I have been teaching at multiple local community colleges in a veterinary Assistant Programs, at a local private university in Equine Studies, and a variety of Veterinary Science programs for grades 3-5, 6-8, and high school.
I am also a homeschool mom! At home, my family has 2 mini horses, a paint pony, 4 Nigerian dwarf goats, 6 chickens, and 4 cats!
I am absolutely passionate about sharing my experience and love for animals and veterinary medicine with others! I am excited to help your learner reach their goals! Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$19
weekly or $112 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 13-18
