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Veterinary Science Student Reference Unit

Comprehensive curriculum framework for aspiring veterinary professionals, covering topics, standards, and employment opportunities in the field. Developed by a seasoned Veterinary Science educator.

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Veterinary Science Student Reference Unit

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  1. Veterinary Science Student Reference Unit By Lynn Woolever

  2. Background • My B.S. is from U of A in Veterinary Science • I have worked as a Veterinary Technician • I teach at Dobson High School in Mesa • I teach a Veterinary Science course • Two other schools in my district offer Veterinary Science courses

  3. Introduction • Prepare students to do one of three things: • Enter the U of A Veterinary Science Department • Go to work directly from high school as a Veterinary Technician • Attend a Veterinary Technician trade school

  4. Literature Review • Student Interest • There is a need for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians • Jobs are available in these areas • There is not one CompleteSource for teachers covering the Veterinary Science curriculum

  5. School To Work Employment Opportunities Student Interests Community Needs Curriculum Demographics Arizona State Standards Veterinary Science Student Reference Unit Conceptual Framework

  6. Methods • Talk with Dr. Riggs from the University of Arizona Veterinary Science Department • Talk with several Veterinarians in the greater Phoenix Metro Area • Choose topics for the curriculum • Correlate topics to state standards • Write the curriculum

  7. Methods • Format the curriculum to match the other U of A Student Reference Units • Have a committee review the curriculum • Check the curriculum for grammar, spelling, and ease of reading • Have Agriculture Teachers test pilot parts of the curriculum • Allow teachers to start using the curriculum in the classroom

  8. References • AreaGuides.net. (Date unknown). Retrieved October 4, 2006 from http://phoenixaz.areaguides.net/yellowpages/united_states/Arizona/Phoenix. • Conroy, C. (2000). Reinventing Career Education and Recruitment in Agricultural Education for the 21st Century. Journal of Agricultural Education, 41(4), 73-84. • Kehn, R. (2004). Veterinary Office Practices. Canada: Thompson Learning, Inc.

  9. References • Pepple, J., & Valdes, C. (1992). An Occupational Employment Study of Agricultural Service Industries: Standard Industrial Classification 07. Journal of Agricultural Education, 27(2), 19-27. • Lawhead, J., & Baker, M. (2005). Introduction to Veterinary Science. Canada: Delmar Learning Inc. • Prince, J., Andrus, D., & Gwinner, K. (2006). Food Supply Veterinary Medicine: Future demand, probable shortages, and strategies for creating a better future in food supply veterinary medicine. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 229(1), 57-69.

  10. References • Reid, B. (2006, October 11). School offers program for Veterinary techs. The Arizona Republic, pp. B4. • Romich, J. (2006). An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology. U.S.A: Thomson Corporation. • Shapiro, L. (2000). Applied Animal Ethics. U.S.A.: Thompson Learning. • Thomas, L., & Groves, R. (1986). Vocational Agriculture Teachers’ Opinions Relative to Selected Animal Science Competencies. Journal of AgriculturalEducation, 27(3), 20-28.

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