(Ongoing) Veterinarian & Vet Tech Animal Science Club (10-13 Yo)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Parents are welcome to message the teacher weekly. Students are encouraged to participate in class sharing either verbally or via text in the chat. Students are NOT required to share, beyond the Outschool Policy of learner verification. Most class meetings will have sample questions similar to what is offered on the vet tech exam.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
One thing is certain: kids, adolescents, teens, and adults love animals! There is so much interest in children growing up to secure animal-professional positions like veterinarians, veterinary technicians, assistants, zookeepers, animal trainers, kennel owners, and wildlife conservationists. I am here to help make education in these topics accessible all over the globe. I want to be clear we will not diagnose, treat, or prescribe any real animals. While veterinary medicine is continually changing, it is important to remember that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the veterinary field is expected to grow by 18% between now and 2028. This is much higher than averages of other professions. From cute dolphins to scruffy wolves to coyotes, leopards, and scorpions... animals really capture the hearts of learners all over the world. ⭐ Taught by both a Popular and Star OS-Awarded teacher, this class is not "fluff." This class is an in-depth look at veterinary medicine, filled to the brim with skills and information about veterinary staff, nursing, skills, and topics. I use screen share, demonstrations, video, sketches, and diagrams in a conversation-lecture style class with room for discussion and question. ⭐ There is no required courses before this one, although it is more detailed than the link here. Learners are invited to join any week. Many learners use this course to follow up the Veterinary 18-week course but it is not required if you want to take this one first or both together. The Link: https://outschool.com/classes/ongoing-biology-veterinarian-club-wild-and-domestic-animal-vet-care-10-12yo-UOiCzuiy Up to 10 Minutes: students take turns each week sharing as a "club-type" feel. Students are welcome to share things important to them, their pets, etc. 15 Minutes: Weekly Content listed below (including REAL practice Vet Tech exam questions) 5 Minutes: Closing, questions, and last-minute closures Weekly Topics: #1 Week of June 16th, 2024: Poop --> Diarrhea & Constipation #2 Week of June 23rd, 2024: Venipuncture & Blood Laboratory #3 Week of June 30th, 2024: Teeth and Dentals #4 Week of July 7th, 2024: Dehydration #5 Week of July 14th, 2024: Zoo Medicine #6 Week of July 21st, 2024: Pharmacology #7 Week of July 28th, 2024: Surgery Packs and Tools #8 Week of August 4th, 2024: Parasites #9 Week of August 11th, 2024: Basic Well Checks #10 Week of August 18th, 2024: Toxicology #11 Week of August 25th, 2024: Eye and Ear Health #12 Week of September 1st, 2024: Client Communication #13 Week of September 8th, 2024: What's an Emergency? #14 Week of September 15th, 2024: Surgical Prep and Assistance #15 Week of September 22nd, 2024: Diagnostic Imaging #16 Week of September 29th, 2024: Avian & Exotic Vet Care #17 Week of October 6th, 2024: Nursing and Ethics #18 Week of October 13th, 2024: Animal Behavior #19 Week of October 20th, 2024: Anesthesia and Analgesia #20 Week of October 27th, 2024: Zoo Medicine 🛑 Please Note 🛑 ◼ To follow US Law and OS Policy, I will not diagnose nor provide medical advice (diagnosis, treatment, or prescriptions) for student pets. Advice will always be to see your local vet. ◼ All post-class activities are to promote further exploration and learning of activities or re-enforce skills and topics learned in class. These activities may require adult supervision/help (cooking, gathering supplies, etc) but are 100% optional and not required. ✨Additional Helpful Links✨ Introductory Course: https://outschool.com/classes/flex-veterinary-medicine-introduction-eIMe1b4A 10-12 YO 18-Week Vet Club: https://outschool.com/classes/ongoing-biology-veterinarian-club-wild-and-domestic-animal-vet-care-10-12yo-UOiCzuiy
Learning Goals
✨ Each of the 20-week meetings will have an individual set of learning goals posted in the classroom.
◼ Students will be able to explain to a peer an applicable skill or topic set used in a veterinary setting
◼ Students will understand and sometimes practice the importance of teamwork in the veterinary setting
◼ New vocabulary
◼ New medications (please note, legality and usages may vary through different continents and countries throughout the world)
◼ Vet Tech Exam Question practices!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There is no inappropriate content; however, this course is a veterinary medicine course. Some lectures may have video footage of needles (IV catheters) or surgeries present. Some courses may have photos of organs included. Anesthesia or euthanasia may be discussed in some lessons. If reproductive questions are asked, they will be answered briefly using proper anatomical terminology. Medications and Drugs will also be discussed as relative to the veterinary world.
Supply List
None, notes and possibly printables in the classroom. If there are optional additional activities learners can join in on after class, they will be announced in class, but are never required or expected in class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from North Carolina State University
I graduated in 2010 from NC State University with a B.S. in Animal Science Pre-Vet. I minored in Agriculture Business Management and concentrated on Anatomy & Physiology, Equine Science, Industry, and Business. My knowledge has developed from 20+ years of animal and veterinary industry experience. I have continued to take ongoing courses through coursera.com and I am ACE certified on Outschool, Star Teacher, and Popular Badged Teacher. I am prepared to teach this course.
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Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 61 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-14 learners per class