Veterinary Science IV (Location: PIC)

Veterinary Science IV students will further build upon the introductory skills learned in Veterinary Science I, II & III. Students will investigate the care of animals through the process of case studies that focus on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of animals. This process will take students from patient intake, through systems research & diagnosis, to the development of treatment plans & follow-up, and finally preparing patient billing & client communication. Course topics include anatomy and physiology, nutrition, disease prevention, reproduction and genetics, the ethics of animal care and animal husbandry, quality assurance within the food supply, career readiness, and other areas of study as appropriate. In addition, students will become more familiar with veterinary skills (i.e. handling & restraint, assisting in giving medications, etc.) laboratory procedures and use of veterinary equipment. In addition, students will be creating a comprehensive health plan for an animal based entity and develop a career portfolio