Laboratory, Exotic and Wildlife Animal Care
Caring for rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles and research animals.
VTEC-211 Year 2 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Veterinary Technology
Course content
- 1Husbandry needs of small mammalsComing
- 2Nursing care of rabbitsComing
- 3Nursing care of rodents and ferretsComing
- 4Nursing care of pet birdsComing
- 5Nursing care of reptilesComing
- 6Handling and restraint of exotic speciesComing
- 7Supporting anesthesia in exotic speciesComing
- 8Care of laboratory animalsComing
- 9Ethics and oversight of animal researchComing
- 10Wildlife triage and rehabilitationComing
- 11Zoonoses from exotic petsComing
- 12Exotic animal case studiesComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Caring for rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles and research animals.
Part of the Agriculture & Food stream, typically taken in year 2.