VETERINARY CAREERS I

6 Cr / All Year / 4 Periods / Grades 11-12

• Recommended Prerequisites: Biology & Algebra
• Location: Fairfield Jr/Sr High School
• Each class has a limit of 20 students.

7280 Principles of Veterinary Science

Principles of Veterinary Science is a two-semester course that provides students with an overview of the small and large animal veterinary industry which includes companion, food, and exotic animals. Principles of Veterinary Science will cover skills common to specific veterinary career topics such as animal care, veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, and veterinarian. Students will learn foundational veterinary knowledge for large and small animals which includes practical lab skills and common office practices.

7281 Veterinary Science

Veterinary Science is a two-semester course that provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including laboratory work. Students will explore concepts related to medical terminology, laboratory procedures, clinical examination procedures, principles of animal diseases, as well as work in veterinary clinic management and veterinary law and ethics.

5070 Advanced Life Science, Animals (L)

Advanced Life Science: Animals is a two-semester course that provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including laboratory work. Students will explore concepts related to history and trends in animal agriculture as related to animal welfare, husbandry, diseases and parasites, laws and practices relating to handling, housing, environmental impact, global sustainable practices of animal agriculture, genetics, breeding practices, biotechnology uses, and comparative knowledge of anatomy and physiology of animals used in animal agriculture.

VETERINARY CAREERS II

6 Cr / All Year / 4 Periods / Grade 12

• Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of Veterinary Careers I
• Location: Fairfield Jr/Sr High School
• Each class has a limit of 20 students
• Students will need to supply their own transportation to the internship site

7282 Veterinary Science Capstone

Veterinary Science Capstone is a two-semester course that builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in the animal and veterinary courses by developing advanced skills that students can apply to the field. As a capstone course, students should have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and use skills through an intensive work-based learning experience. Students will explore concepts related to pharmacy and pharmacology, medical math, animal nursing, radiology and ultrasound imaging, surgical preparation and assisting.