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. There is a critical need for research veterinarians as well as in other fields of animal science. 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.

This class is not "fluff." This class is an in-depth look at veterinary medicine, filled to the brim with not only how vet medicine works, but why certain topics are important. This course was the very first course of it's kind on Outschool. 
10-12yo: https://outschool.com/classes/biology-veterinarian-club-wild-and-domesticated-animals-UOiCzuiy#usSwirNx6I
6-9yo: https://outschool.com/classes/ongoing-biology-veterinarian-club-wild-and-domestic-animal-vet-care-6-9yo-E3Wd7tlJ

Examples of the academic portions of class: how to create a standout resume, the scientific method and its relevance to your career, building a professional resume when you don't have your first job yet, real advice from real veterinary admissions committees I have spoken with personally, real advice from real academic professors at the university level, use of professional language, making first impressions, common veterinary abbreviations 

Examples of interactive portions of class: grid logic problems similar to escape rooms, coded answer leave-class tickets similar to escape rooms, quizzes, breakout rooms (if there are enough students) for students to discuss ethical or logical deduction problems, or group work on printable provided to students prior to class in the classroom.

Topics Include: 
Week of 10/27/2024: Anatomical Positioning Terms
Week of 11/3/2024: Compare Integumentary System
Week of 11/10/2024: IV's and Fluid Administration
Week of 11/17/2024: Bones/Muscles
Week of 11/24/2024: Reading Syringes
Week of 12/1/2024: Marine Science
Week of 12/8/2024: Nervous System/Homeostasis
Week of 12/15/2024: Cardiovascular System
Week of 12/22/2024: Compare Digestive Systems
Week of 12/29/2024: Avian Comparisons
Week of 1/5/2024: How Holidays Change the Vet Clinic
Week of 1/12/2024:  Triage Evaluating the Emergency Patient
Week of 1/19/2024: Ruminant Digestion
Week of 1/26/2024: Zoonotic Diseases
Week of 2/2/2024: Psuedo-Ruminant Digestion
Week of 2/9/2024: Understanding Bloodwork
Week of 2/16/2024: Safe Animal Handling and Urinalysis
Week of 2/23/2024: Fields of Veterinary Medicine 

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** Note: Due to local law and OS policy, I do not treat, diagnose, or prescribe any medications for student's animals in this class. Advice will always be to see your local veterinarian in person.
** 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.