In the second year of the program, you will concentrate on advancing your veterinary medical skills in nursing, radiology, clinical laboratory procedures, anesthesia and practice management. You will also be trained in the care of laboratory animals, avian and exotic species. The course material will be presented through lectures and practical laboratory experience. Guest speakers and field trips will enhance the learning experience. During the final term, you will reinforce your practical training in all areas through work experiences in veterinary clinics, animal care facilities or animal production units.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to labs, tours and clinic work.
This course is an introductory level review of the basic principles of chemistry which are used to explain and understand the properties of matter. It includes emphasis on the understanding of the structures, properties, and activities of common atoms and their compounds, as well as the ability to understand and accurately perform routine lab calculation such as solution concentrations, pH, chemical reactions, equilibrium, and gas laws. This subject is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to function in the veterinary and agricultural sectors. The student will become acquainted with the breeds, behavior, housing, handling systems and health management of the common domestic species. With this knowledge, the student will be able to handle animals with skill and communicate more effectively with clients.