VCM 664 - Wildlife and Exotics

Institution:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Description:

Clinical experience pertaining to wildlife and exotic pet species including avian, reptile, amphibian, and small mammal species. Exposes participants to all aspects of non-traditional species care including medicine, surgery, husbandry, population considerations, infectious and zoonotic disease principles and shelter medicine. Participants will work with patients of the Wildlife Medical Clinic, the Exotic Animal service, the Acute Illness Center and participating shelters. A basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, husbandry and handling of non-traditional species is required as is the completion of a relevant project by the end of the course. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite: Fourth year standing in the veterinary medicine curriculum, 1 semester of previous participation on the Wildlife Medical Clinic or other demonstrated interest in non-traditional species medicine approved by the course instructor.

Credits:

1.50 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.illinois.edu/

Phone Number:

(217) 333-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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