Concurrent registration in VET 202, VET 208, and VET 230 is recommended. Three credit hours. This course is specifically designed to acquaint the student with the most common exotic pets and zoo animals. Care, handling, management and diseases are studied. Techniques of immobilization and obtaining laboratory samples are demonstrated.
Experiences occur at various locations with birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
Travel time to and from off-campus activities is required. Two credit hours. Emphasis is on the diagnostic quality of radiographs and how to correct common problems. Students will have experience in radiographic exposure, development and handling. Proper positioning and restraint for various anatomical views are shown.