Veterinary medicine is changing but one thing remains the same: from young kids to high school teens, there's a lot of interest in becoming a veterinarian, assistant, zookeeper, or wildlife conservationist. From cute dolphins to scruffy wolves to coyotes, leopards, and scorpions... animals really capture the hearts of learners all over the world.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the veterinary field is expected to grow by 18% between now and 2028. Exotic animal breeding and pet trade opportunities are also growing faster than average. My classes are parent-influenced to provide learners with the information they want. In vet school, students can't learn only about their favorite species. They learn them all.

This class is not set up to stuff animal facts in student's brains. This class is not set up to be "fluff" although it is also not as advanced as my equine, cat, dog anatomy classes and veterinary skills courses. Some sections of the class enjoy student discussion more than others. But, the number one reason exotic pets get sick and die is due to improper care from well-intended owners. Exotic pet vets spend a huge chunk of their day educating pet owners on the best ways to help exotic pets thrive. This course is packed with husbandry (how to care for) information, common medical emergencies, and the understanding of the anatomy and physiology of these animals. 

Each week is independent. Information from previous weeks is not required and it does not matter when you join the class. Although most weeks are focused on reptiles, students are allowed to request species for future instruction that may not be reptilian.

How the Course Moves:
5 Minutes: Introductions & Sharing
10 Minutes: Wild Tendencies and Captive Care
5-10 Minutes: Most common medical diagnosis veterinarians treat & how to prevent these situations with proper care
Last Minutes: Goodbyes and last-minute questions

** I allow student questions throughout the entirety of the class. I only ask that students stay on topic.



Tentative Schedule: 
Week of May 5th, 2024: Jackson's Chameleon
Week of May 12th, 2024: Spiderman Lizard
Week of May 19th, 2024: Axolotls
Week of May 26th, 2024: Hog Nose Snakes
Week of June 2nd, 2024: Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink
Week of June 9th, 2024:  No Class
Week of June 16th, 2024:  Mountain Horned Dragons
Week of June 23rd, 2024: Tokay Gecko
Week of June 30th, 2024: Horned Lizard (Short Horned Lizard)
Week of July 7th, 2024: Spotted Salamander 
Week of July 14, 2024: Knob Tailed Gecko
Week of July 21st, 2024: Bearded Dragon
Week of July 28th, 2024: Chinese Water Dragon (No Friday classes)
Week of August 4th, 2024: Milk Snake
Week of August 11th, 2024: Rhino Rat Snake
Week of August 18th, 2024: Blue Tongue Skink
Week of August 25th, 2024: Sailfin Dragon
Week of September 1st, 2024: Green Basilisk
Week of September 8th, 2024: Thorny Mountain Devil Lizard
Week of September 15th, 2024: Leopard Gecko
Week of September 22nd, 2024: Ackies Monitor
Week of September 29th, 2024: Mexican Black Kingsnake
Week of October 6th, 2024: Rankin's Dragon
Week of October 13th, 2024: Mud Turtle
Week of October 20th, 2024: Bullfrog - The Pixie Frog
Week of October 27th, 2024: Ball Python
Week of November 3rd, 2024: Russian Tortoise
Week of November 10th, 2024: Crested Gecko
Week of November 17th, 2024: Desert Iguana
Week of November 24th, 2024: White's Tree Frog
Week of December 1st, 2024: Crustaceans (Hermit Crabs)
Week of December 8th, 2024: 
Week of December 15th, 2024: 
Week of December 22nd, 2024: Tokay Geckos
Week of December 29th, 2024: Milk Snakes
Week of January 5th, 2025: Spotted Salamander
Week of January 12th, 2025: Black and White Tegu
Week of January 19th, 2025: Ackies Monitor
Week of January 26th, 2025: Frilled Dragon
Week of February 2nd, 2025: Green Iguana
Week of February 9th, 2025: Box Turtle
Week of February 16th, 2025: Hognose Snakes
Week of February 23rd, 2025: 
Week of March 2nd, 2025: Rhino Rat Snake
Week of March 9th, 2025: Draco Lizards
Week of March 16th, 2025: Mexican King Snakes
Week of March 23rd, 2025: Blue Tongue Skink
Week of March 30th, 2025: Axolotls
Week of April 6th, 2025: Panther Chameleons
Week of April 13th, 2025: Gargoyle Geckos
Week of April 20th, 2025: Kenyan Sand Boas
Week of April 27th, 2025: Spiderman Lizards
Week of May 4th, 2025: Tokay Gecko
Week of May 11th, 2025: Green Basilisk
Week of May 18th, 2025: 
Week of May 25th, 2025: 
Week of June 1st, 2025: Ackies Monitor
Week of June 8th, 2025: Rankins Dragon
Week of June 15th, 2025: Mud Turtle
Week of June 22nd, 2025: 
Week of June 29th, 2025: 
Week of July 6th, 2025: 
Week of July 13th, 2025: 
Week of July 20th, 2025: 
Week of July 27th, 2025: 




** Please Note: When starting a new section, I will start with four weeks to see if we gain traction. Because this is a club, multiple learners are beneficial to students maximizing their time in the classroom.
** Please Note: I am not a licensed DVM. Per U.S. Federal Law and Outschool Policy, I will not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any student pets. I will always recommend seeing a licensed veterinary consult in your state, province, or country.