Veterinary Careers II is designed as an extended laboratory experience at the
student's choice of clinical site; usually clinics, animal hospitals, or research laboratories,
designed to provide students the opportunity to assume the role of a veterinary assistant
and practice technical skills previously learned in the classroom, including information
on the health care system and employment opportunities at a variety of entry levels, an
overview of the health care delivery systems, health care teams and legal and ethical
considerations.
It prepares students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for
providing basic care in extended care facilities, hospitals and home health agencies under
the direction of licensed veterinarians. In addition students will learn skills for monitoring
and caring for animals before and after surgery, maintain and sterilize surgical
instruments, clean and disinfect kennels and operating rooms, provide emergency first aid
to animals, give medication, do routine lab tests, feed and bathe animals, and collect fluid
or tissue samples.
This course also provides students with the knowledge, attitudes, and
skills needed to make the transition from school to work in health science careers,
including self-analysis to aid in career selection, job seeking and job maintenance skills,
personal management skills, and completion of the application process for admission into
a post-secondary program.
Participation in HOSA or FFA encourages development of
leadership, communication, community service and career related skills.
DOE Code 5212
Recommended Grade Level: 12
Recommended Prerequisites: Veterinary Careers I
Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 2 credits per semester, maximum of 4 credits
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas