Animal Science IV/Veterinary Technology II
Standard Statement: Students will study animal science and its relationship to the
environment.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of the study of veterinary technology
which includes veterinary terminology, anatomy, parasitology, nutrition, veterinary
mathematics (posology), restraining techniques and other aspects that a veterinary
technician would need to know to be successful in their career. Students will be required
to work with various animals and perform basic veterinary care on them on the school
property. These procedures will include such things as trimming nails, basic laboratory
procedures, bandaging, managing nutrition, modeling different medical procedures and
breeding animals.
Course Goals: Students will engage in the learning process through applying
mathematics, science, communication, business, technology, and the arts to solve real life
problems and make sound decisions for their career. They will develop higher order
thinking skills and develop a wide knowledge base that will enable them to understand
different problems associated with animals so that they may provide proper care for
animals as part of a career in veterinary medicine.
Materials:
Textbooks— Veterinary Science: Preparatory Training for
the Veterinary Assistant by Floron C. Faries Jr. DVM, MS
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Laboratory Manual for Comparative Veterinary Anatomy
& Physiology by Phillip E. Cochran, Thompson Delmar
Publishers
Course Objectives: By the completion of this class, each student will be able to:
1. Understand the opportunities in and join the FFA.
2. Understand the different job opportunities in Animal Science.
3. Prepare a written report and give an oral presentation to the class.
4. Describe the training, duties, and responsibilities of veterinarians
5. Explain the role and education of the Animal Technician, Registered.
6. Prepare and present a PowerPoint presentation to the class.
7. Identify governmental agencies that provide human and animal health
services.
8. Identify areas of employment within the veterinary medical field,
including maintenance of zoos, food-producing animals, pets, and
work animals.
9. Identify safety procedures used in animal science situations.
10. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of animals.
11. Identify various diseases of the body systems.
12. Recognize and evaluate effects of diseases and parasites on
animals.
13. Identify the essential nutrients for animal growth, performance,
maintenance, and reproduction.
14. Identify the biological aspects of animal reproduction.
15. Discuss proper feeding and management of animals.
16. Identify different parts of various body systems in ruminant and nonruminant animals.
17. Establish and maintain a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.
18. Participate in various activities through the FFA program at their school.
Course Outline
I. Veterinary Terminology
a. Prefixes
b. Suffices
c. Roots and combining forms
d. Common abbreviations
e. Latin adjectives
II.
Anatomy and Physiology
a. Anatomical and directional terminology
b. Cellular anatomy
c. Skeletal system
d. Muscular system
e. Respiratory system
f. Nervous system
g. Endocrine system
h. Cardiovascular system
i. Excretory system
j. Digestive system
III.
Posology
A. Basic Math Review
1. Addition/subtraction
2. Multiplication/division
3. Fractions
4. Decimals
5. Percent and averages
B. Measurement and Conversion
1. Linear measurement
2. Liquid measurement
3. Weight
4. Temperature
C. Dosage
1. Ratios
2. Dimensional analysis
IV.
Office Management
A. Types of Client Records
1. Animal ID records
2. Cage cards
3. Medical records
4. Other hospital forms
B. Scheduling Appointments
1. Phone skills
2. Boarding
3. Inventory
C. Effective Communication
1. Verbal and non-verbal
2. Client relations
3. Effective Listening
D. Death & Dying
1. Human/animal bond
2. Euthanasia
3. The grieving process
V. Lab Techniques
A. Circulatory System
1. Functions
2. Components of the circulatory system
3. Circulation through the heart
4. Major arteries and veins
5. Blood structure
6. Blood cells
B. Hematology
1. PCV
2. TPP
3. Blood film evaluation
C. The Urinary System
1. Anatomy and physiology
2. 3 phases of urine production
3. Urinalysis
4. Specimen collection
5. Evaluation
D. Susceptibility Testing
VI. Animal Nutrition
A. Digestive Systems
1. Ruminants
2. Non-ruminants
B.
C.
D.
E.
3. Cecal fermenter
The Digestive Process
1. Digestion
2. Absorption
3. Metabolism
Nutrition
1. Nutrients
The Pet Food Label
1. Parts of the pet food label
2. Marketing concepts
Analyzing pet food labels
1. Cost per feeding analysis
2. Dry matter analysis
3. Maintenance energy requirements
VII. Animals in Society
A. The Human / Animal Bond
1. The Bond
2. Companionship
3. Food and clothing
4. Sports and recreation
5. Service and protection
B. Animal Rights vs. Welfare
1. Defining the sides
2. Welfare timeline
3. Animal agencies
C. Animal Issues
1. Abuse and neglect
2. Illegal capture and trade
3. Overpopulation
4. Euthanasia
5. Exotic species
6. Production agriculture
7. Hunting
8. Education and research
9. Endangered species
VIII. Career Shadowing
A. Choosing a Career
1. Personality testing
2. Career aptitude testing
3. Career profile
B. Getting an Education
1. Colleges and universities
2. College requirements
C. The Job Search
1. Cover letters and resumes
2. The interview
D. Developing Good Work Habits
1. Good work habits
2. Communication
E. Professional Ethics
1. Technician or assistant; what’s the difference?
2. State regulations
3. Licensing
IX. Animal Management
A. Breed Identification
B. Behavior and Communication
1. Types of communication
2. Behavior factors
3. Patterns of behavior
C. Basic Training Theories
Materials
Three-ring notebook with a document viewer on the front is required.
Paper – blank and lined sheets
Pencils/Pens
Grading Policy
The grading policy is as follows:
A+= 98-100
A =90-97
B+=87-89
B =80-86
C+=77-79
C =70-76
D+=67-69
D =60-66
F =59 and below
The grade percentages are as follows:
Assessments – 40%
Classwork – 30%
Quizzes – 20%
Homework – 10%
**This class will be based on percentages. Check on the Home Access Center to keep up
to date as I will only give you a sheet with your list of assignments completed and grade
at mid-marking and the end of the quarter. Do not expect grades to be calculated at other
times. If you are in class and choose not to complete an assignment, you will be given a
grade of zero. If you are absent or for some other reason not in class, you will be given 2
days from the day you return from absence to make the work up. It is YOUR
responsibility to ask for make-up work (with excused absenses only) and turn it into me.
RETURN TO MRS. OLDIS
(Veterinary Technology II)
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it carefully as the parents/guardians. The student AND the parent/guardians must sign
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about the class or your student. This signed paper states that the student and
parent/guardian have read and understood the syllabus that was provided and the student
is responsible for their grade and actions in this class.
**I have read and understood the expectations for this class as listed in the syllabus. As
the student, I will do all that I can to be successful in this class. As the parent/guardian, I
will do all that I can to be supportive of the student and teacher so that my child gets the
most knowledge out of this class.
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