- Students will be able to complete a Species Fact Sheet for each possible "pet"
- Students will understand ethical issues that prevent some of these animals from being great pets
- Students will know the most common medical issues seen in pets of listed species
- Students will know how to prevent the most common medical issues in listed species
- Students will be able to add to their knowledge of veterinary care because unlike pet dogs, every single exotic animal we bring into captivity has different care than other species.

I am an Animal Scientist after graduating NC State in 2010 with a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science Pre-Vet with a minor and additional concentrations. I worked in veterinary medicine and animal science in many veterinary clinics and at NC State ranging from 2004-2014 when I moved into education of animal species. I worked in the only Avian and Small Mammal Exotic board certified practice in my region. I worked in the only emergency clinic capable of seeing avian and exotic mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, in my area. I am prepared for this course.

- The vast majority of knowledge comes from my years working in veterinary care at emergency and exotic clinics.
- The exotic clinic I worked was the only Board Certified Avian and Exotic clinic in the region 
- More knowledge comes from my years obtaining my Animal Science Bachelor degree.
- Some information will come from American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) for Avian, Exotic Mammals, Reptiles, and Amphibians
- the AVMA, CVMA, and other Veterinary Associations World Wide provide the most reliable veterinary care laws and regulations