VTS 258 - Exotic Animal Care and Diseases 2 cr.

This course is aimed to teach the basic medicine, anatomy, physiology and husbandry of exotic pet species for the licensed veterinary technician. Students will be expected to identify normal healthy behaviors, as well as abnormal clinical signs. This course will cover recognition of the more common diseases, species differences, husbandry, as well as a variety of nursing skills for both healthy and unhealthy exotic animals. Species to be discussed are species of birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, rodents, amphibians, and other small mammals. 2 hrs. lect. Prerequisite: VTS 111, VTS 148, VTS 149, VTS 150, VTS 151, VTS 152, VTS 155, VTS 159, and by advisement only. fall, spring