Shelter Medicine and Management
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Overview
Subject area
SCV
Catalog Number
151
Course Title
Shelter Medicine and Management
Department(s)
Description
This course prepares students to work as veterinary technicians in municipal animal
shelters and associated government agencies. Students will learn the philosophy and
history, as well as federal, state, and local regulations that govern their operation.
Students will investigate aspects of shelter operation, management, shelter design,
sanitation, and field services. Animal behavior, husbandry, vaccination, infectious and
zoonotic disease, spay-neuter, and euthanasia protocols will be highlighted.
shelters and associated government agencies. Students will learn the philosophy and
history, as well as federal, state, and local regulations that govern their operation.
Students will investigate aspects of shelter operation, management, shelter design,
sanitation, and field services. Animal behavior, husbandry, vaccination, infectious and
zoonotic disease, spay-neuter, and euthanasia protocols will be highlighted.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
2
Maximum Units
2
Academic Progress Units
2
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
2
Requisites
032018