（進行中）生物獸醫俱樂部：野生和家養動物獸醫護理（13-18歲）

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: 
Topics Include: 
Week of 12/29/2024: Basic Well Checks
Week of 1/5/2025: Toxicology 
Week of 1/12/2025: Eye and Ear Health 
Week of 1/19/2025: Client Communication 
Week of 1/26/2025: What's an Emergency? 
Week of 2/2/2025: Surgical Prep and Assistance
Week of 2/9/2025: Diagnostic Imaging 
Week of 2/16/2025: Avian & Exotic Vet Care
Week of 2/23/2025: Nursing and Ethics
Week of 3/2/2025: Animal Behavior
Week of 3/9/2025: Anesthesia and Analgesia
Week of 3/16/2025: Zoo Medicine
Week of 3/23/2025:  Poop Science
Week of 3/30/2025: Venipuncture & Blood Laboratory
Week of 4/6/2025: Teeth and Dentals
Week of 4/13/2025: Dehydration
Week of 4/20/2025: Zoo Medicine
Week of 4/27/2025: Pharmacology
Week of 5/4/2025: Surgery Packs and Tools
Week of 5/11/2025: Parasites
Week of 5/18/2025: Basic Well Checks
Week of 5/25/2025: Triage Evaluating the Emergency Patient
Week of 6/1/2025: Ruminant Digestion
Week of 6/6/2025: Zoonotic Diseases
Week of 6/15/2025: Psuedo-Ruminant Digestion
Week of 6/22/2025: Understanding Bloodwork
Week of 6/29/2025: Safe Animal Handling and Urinalysis
Week of 7/6/2025: Fields of Veterinary Medicine 
Week of 7/13/2025: Anatomical Positioning Terms
Week of 7/20/2025: Compare Integumentary System
Week of 7/27/2025: IV's and Fluid Administration
Week of 8/3/2025: Bones/Muscles
Week of 8/10/2025: Reading Syringes
Week of 8/17/2025: Marine Science
Week of 8/24/2025: Nervous System/Homeostasis
Week of 8/31/2025: Cardiovascular System
Week of 9/7/2025: Compare Digestive Systems
Week of 9/14/2025: Avian Comparisons
Week of 9/21/2025: How Holidays Change the Vet Clinic
Week of 9/28/2025: Poop Science
Week of 10/5/2025: Venipuncture & Blood Laboratory
Week of 10/12/2025: Teeth and Dentals
Week of 10/19/2025: Dehydration
Week of 10/26/2025: Zoo Medicine
Week of 11/2/2025: Pharmacology
Week of 11/9/2025: Surgery Packs and Tools
Week of 11/16/2025: Parasites
Week of 11/23/2025: Basic Well Checks
Week of 11/30/2025: Toxicology 
Week of 12/7/2025: Eye and Ear Health 
Week of 12/14/2025: Client Communication 
Week of 12/21/2025: What's an Emergency? 
Week of 12/28/2025: Surgical Prep and Assistance



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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.