Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Grade 9 - 12, Introduction to Veterinary Science, 2009
1.) Compare job characteristics of various careers in veterinary science.
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2.) Identify safety precautions for veterinary science personnel.
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3.) Describe responsibilities of animal control and humane societies.
• Describing responsible ownership of animals
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4.) Describe humane treatment of animals.
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5.) Describe effects of captivity on exotic animals.
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6.) Identify laws and regulations involving animals.
Examples: leash laws, noise control, mandatory euthanasia
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7.) Describe various body systems of animals, including skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, urinary, endocrine, and digestive.
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8.) Identify methods of disease prevention in animals.
Examples: worming, vaccination
• Analyzing symptoms of animal diseases for diagnostic purposes
• Selecting drugs to treat animals
Examples: antibiotics, wormers
• Describing environmental factors affecting animals
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9.) Demonstrate procedures for administering vaccinations, including subcutaneous and intramuscular.
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10.) Identify proper hygiene for animals.
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11.) Describe normal and abnormal animal behaviors.
Examples: normal-signs of contentment, playfulness
- abnormal-aggression, loss of appetite
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12.) Differentiate among veterinary services for various animals.
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