Veterinary Science Topics (8-12Yrs) Pets, Farm Animals, Wildlife, & More!

Becoming a veterinarian is high on the list of future careers for so many learners which is so exciting! This ongoing class will be a fun way for them to explore a variety of topics with a different focus each week. The animal types will vary and the lesson and activity will be based on that topic. 

Class will begin with a lesson/discussion on the topic and then we will begin an activity. Activities are will be about 1/2 the class time, but since these are relatively short classes, the project may not be completed by the end of class. Learners are encouraged to finish the project after class, and share a photo of their work in the online classroom after they compete it. If supplies are not available for your learner that week, they are more than welcome to come to class to learn and discuss the topic anyway! 

Occasionally, a quick YouTube video clip may be shown in class or a follow up video may be safely embedded in the classroom for further learning. 

This is a class for learners of any level of experience! 

Topics: 

Week of Feb 24- Overpopulation (How many cats??) 
Week of March 3 - Digestive system of a horse 
Week of  March 10- Getting a dog ready for surgery
Week of  March 17 -  What can blood tell us?  
Week of  March 24- Orphan kitten care
Week of  March 31- Surgical prep for the surgeon 
Week of April 7th - off no class 
Week of April 14th - off no class 
week of  April 21st - Wildlife Vets 
Week of April 28th -  Fleas! 
Week of  May 5th - Veterinary emergency room 
Week of  May 12th- Looking inside a pet.... how??
Week of May 19th-  Feline moods
Week of May 26th- off no class 
Week of June 2nd - Ruminant digestive system 
Week of June 9th- Goat enrichment 
Week of June 16th - Reptile care 
Week of June 23rd - Fish aquarium set up
Week of June 30th - off no class
Week of July 7th - Giraffe anatomy
Summer Break 


Week of - Veterinary equipment
Week of - Horse body language
Week of - Goat playground 
Week of - Fish surgery
Week of - Veterinary surgical instruments
Week of - Equine menu


A new list of topics will begin based on learner interest 


**IMPORTANT NOTE** this course is not a course to train learners how to diagnose or treat animals. It is designed to allow learners to learn about what is involved when a veterinarian cares for their patients. No specific recommendations will be given by the instructor about learner’s pets medical care/conditions.