Veterinary Practices Junior and Senior Year Bohlen Tech Center Watertown, NY
Career and Technical Education at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES enriches the everchanging global community with skilled and educated leaders who will inspire future generations.
Contact Information: Teacher Justin Hall
Subject Veterinary Practices
Email
[email protected]
Bohlen Technical Center 20104 NYS Route 3 Watertown, NY 13601 Ph. # 779-7200 Course Description: The primary purpose of the Veterinary Practices Course is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits and desirable attitudes necessary to achieve competency in job entry-level skills, obtain New York State Licensure, and gainful employment in the field of Veterinary Practices or related career fields. Timeline: Length of course/program: 2 year program Half day program Major projects: 1st Year • Build a zoo habitat • Oral presentations • Maintain a complete and organized Notebook 2nd Year • Professional portfolio • Maintain a lab manual • Research project Grading/ Assessment/ Attendance Requirements: Knowledge 50% (Classroom activities and assignments, daily instruction, homework, tests) Work Ethic 20% (Includes daily attendance, which is required) Skills 30% (Skills are graded in a practical form during live work or projects)
Dress Code Requirements: Veterinary Practices students are required, to wear closed toed, closed heel, shoes which cover the entire foot, scrub tops as well as either scrub pants or pants have no holes in them. Jewelry is not to be worn while working with animals as it presents a safety hazard. Students who have long hair are to have their hair tied back. Headphones are not permitted while working with animals. Licensing and Certificates: Upon completion of the 2 year program students will be eligible for: • Technical Endorsement • Red Cross Pet First Aid • CPR • OSHA – Agriculture Safety Articulation Agreements: • • • •
SUNY Alfred: Students who complete a 2 year animal science degree will qualify for (3) animal science credits. SUNY Delhi: Students who enroll in the Veterinary Science Technology AAS program will receive (3) hours of restricted elective credits SUNY Jefferson: Students who enroll may be eligible for Animal Management Internship I credit and be able to receive an Animal Ethics course SUNY Cobleskill: Students who enroll will receive advanced credit for Small Animal Management (3) Credits
Internships: In the spring of their senior year, students who meet specific criteria will have the opportunity to experience an internship in Veterinary Practices and/or in a field related industry. (Specific criteria- attendance, grades, ethics) Instructional Philosophy: The mission of Career & Technical Education at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, in cooperation with educational and industry professional partners, is to: • provide a safe environment that builds confidence through “learning by doing” with industry-specific facilities, tools, and equipment; • promote career and technical skills for success in a competitive, changing, global workforce; and • encourage creative, real-world problem solving using industry guidelines to achieve success Units of Instruction: For a complete list please see the instructor.
Junior Year Orientation (rules,procedures,etc.) Safety Careers in Animal Related Fields Behavior Animal Handling Animal Nomenclature Anatomy and Physiology Basic Grooming
Senior Year Animal Rights and Welfare Comparative Digestion and Nutrition Animal Health and Diseases Pet Emergency Care Genetics and Advanced Reproduction Exotics/Pocket Pets Diagnostic Procedures Large Animals
Course Objectives: To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to skills, trends, and methods for career development in Veterinary Practices related fields. Students will be able to: 1. 2. 3.
Project a positive attitude and sense of personal integrity and self-confidence. Practice effective communication skills, visual poise and proper grooming. Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employer-employee relationship. 4. Perform the basic manipulative skills in order to obtain an entry level position. 5. Apply academic and practical learning and related information to ensure sound judgments, decisions and procedures. 6. Apply academic learning and practical experiences learned in Veterinary Practices field for college or career readiness. Available CTE credits: • Up to 4 CTE credits per year • Financial Management • Science Classroom Management Plan/Classroom Policies: Refer to Code of Conduct- Student Handbook
Late Work Policy Students must complete a Student Absence Form within 5 days of an absence to be eligible for late/ make-up work (Refer to Student Handbook). Extended absences will be handled on an individual basis.
Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the Jefferson – Lewis BOCES.
