Week 1
Lesson 1
Veterinary Dentistry 1 
This lesson will begin with some veterinary dental terminology, and dental anatomy of dogs and cats. Grades of dental disease in dogs and cats will be shown. 
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Veterinary Dentistry 2 
We will discuss the full dental cleaning procedure that is done in the veterinary hospital including dental radiology. The importance of home dental care will also be discussed. 
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Bandaging 1 
In this lesson we will discuss why a pet might need a bandage. We will also discuss what a veterinarian or technician does to be sure the badge is properly placed. Two different bandages will be demonstrated and students are encouraged to practice during class on a stuffed animal. Bandage care will also be discussed. 
Supplies needed will be provided the week before. Substitutions are always accepted.    
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Bandaging 2 
Two different bandages will be demonstrated and students are encouraged to practice during class on a stuffed animal. Bandage care and bandage removal will also be discussed. The same supplies will be used for this week, that were used last week. 
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Diseases and Medical Conditions 1 
Students will learn about some of the common problems we see in our canine and feline patients. Students will be asked if they would like to do research on a medical condition they have heard of before and present it to the class during lessons 6 or 7. No one is required to present, but it will be great experience if they would like to! 
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Diseases and Medical Conditions 2
Students will learn about some of the common problems we see in our canine and feline patients. 
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Diseases and Medical Conditions 3
Students will learn about some of the common problems we see in our canine and feline patients. 
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Pharmacology 1 
Students will learn how veterinarians decide what medications a patient needs. They will learn about the importance of safety with handling, storage, and dispensing of medications. Students will practice simple math used to determine how many pills a patient would need, and how prescription labels are filled out. 
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Pharmacology 2
In this lesson we will discuss some of the challenges with medication dispensing including brand name vs generic and different medications with similar packaging. Over the counter medications, vs prescription medication will be discussed. . 
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Vaccinations/ Immunology
What are vaccines and what do they do? How do vets and owners work together to decide what vaccines a pet needs? What vaccines are commonly given to dogs/cats, and puppies/kittens? 
              
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Parasitology 1 
This lesson will be spent learning about what a parasite is, what they do to their “host” (or don’t do). Parasite lifecycles and how pets get internal parasites will be discussed. How a veterinarian tests for internal parasites will also be shared.
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Parasitology 2 
This last class will be spent learning about some internal parasites common in dogs and cats. Students will learn to identify photos of what a number of parasites and parasite eggs look like under a microscope.