Veterinary Science - Session 1

Our vet camp rocks! This veterinary science summer camp class introduces students to the veterinary field, teaches them many skills in working with animals, and gives them a leg up on medical or life science courses they may take in the future. Students learn about the anatomy of large and small animals, animal handling, husbandry and basic medical care. They address real veterinary situations as well as gain an understanding of important topics in veterinary medicine ranging from ethics to management. We meet with professionals in the field, and we work with animals large and small. If you love animals, and think you might want a career in veterinary science, this course is for you! We work most of the time in the lab or in the field. We practice dressing wounds, and we do a lot of dissection and we have dissected: horse legs, cow and sheep brains, pig fetus’ and much more. We work on suturing using chickens as well; this program is hands-on! Students in our veterinary science summer camp have the opportunity to observe a veterinary practice in person, and learn scientific fundamentals in the laboratory. Case studies let them problem solve and come up with diagnoses. Students may also have the opportunity to perform dissections typically done by first year veterinary students to learn anatomy. Last summer students dissected a cat as well as cow eyes; they have also studied pigeons and other birds through dissection. In the past, favorite trips included the Centenary Equine Center, Hackettstown Livestock Auction, and local veterinarian offices, and we will attempt to do these trips each session. This is always one of the most popular courses in our program and is the first to fill! This vet camp is very hands-on and lots of fun. We actually work with animals, and that is the whole point of the program! Plus our activities outside of class rock! Students will focus on common canine and feline diseases as well as familiarizing themselves with signs of disease, therapeutic treatments, and methods of prevention. Other small animals, such as birds, reptiles, and small quadruped mammals will be studied as well. Students will focus on anatomy, physiology, safety and welfare as well as other important issues and fundamental concepts. Then, students will focus on the examination, recognition, treatment and prevention of disease to large animals. This includes but not limited to horses, cattle, and other food-producing animals. Large animal anatomy and physiology will be studied as well as the healing and treatment of wounds, lameness, and dentistry. Our veterinary science summer camp is awesome! Veterinary Science include a visit to a veterinary office to observe a surgery (if possible) as well as visits to the equestrian center and the local animal auction. It will also include study of animal nutrition, physiology, and anatomy. Students will also work on pharmacology, clinical pathology other important issues in modern veterinary science.