VET 216 - Exotic Animal Nursing

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
Skill development in handling, restraint, and nursing techniques of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish, as well as immobilization of hoff-stock. Fundamentals involve adaptation of small animal nursing techniques to exotic species husbandry. Emphasis is placed on conservation and ethical considerations pertaining to exotic species such as climate change, energy, habitat loss, food and water, social and economic issues, and the black market pet trade. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of three semesters of the Veterinary Medical Technology program.