You Can Be a Veterinarian Camp

Exotics Physiology Lab: You will get to show off your dexterity as you perform a dissection on a paper frog. You will also get an up-close encounter with one of our frogs and discover why amphibians are so unique.

Equine Care & Management 101: Learn about the different aspects of equine care and the roles of the veterinarians, technicians and assistants while visiting the Equine Hospital.

Veterinary Surgical Nursing 100: Meet and pet a snake while learning about a life-saving surgery that our Chief of Staff Dr. Patricia Carter performed on one of our scaly friends. Campers will practice surgical suturing of incisions on a life-like model.

Basics of Canine CPR & Intro to Anatomy: Practice fundamental CPR techniques on a canine training model and view a respiratory demonstration. You will also get to put your anatomy knowledge into a creation that is yours to keep.

Lagomorph Parasitology 100: Interact with a rabbit and learn about the parasitic organisms that can affect these small mammals and others. You will view slides of parasites under a microscope and discuss different treatment options.

Species may vary depending on animal health and safety.

Companion Animal Care & Management 101: Meet Chief of Staff Dr. Patricia Carter who will share her education and career background, as well as answer questions.

Veterinary Surgical Nursing 100: Meet and pet a snake while learning about a life-saving surgery that our Chief of Staff Dr. Patricia Carter performed on one of our scaly friends. Campers will practice surgical suturing of incisions on a life-like model.

Phlebotomy & Vaccination Lab: Learn the proper techniques for drawing blood and injecting medication as you practice both of these skills on realistic teaching tools.

Splinting and Bandaging 101: What is the correct way to bandage the limb of an injured animal? Discover the answer as you practice with fellow campers.

Ornithology Digest Identification 101: Birds don’t process food the same way that we do. Interact with one of our feathered friends and dissect an owl pellet to see just how different our digestive systems are.

Lagomorph Parasitology 100: Interact with a rabbit and learn about the parasitic organisms that can affect these small mammals and others. You will view slides of parasites under a microscope and discuss different treatment options.

Intro to Nutrition & Equine Clinical Techniques 100: Perform a health check on a miniature horse, including the heart, lung, circulatory and digestive systems. You will also observe a horse digestive tract demonstration to gain a better understanding of how food moves through their body.

Basics of Canine CPR & Intro to Anatomy: Practice fundamental CPR techniques on a canine training model and view a respiratory demonstration. You will also get to learn what goes into prepping a dog for surgery.

Species may vary depending on animal health and safety.

• We will check temperatures and give a short health questionnaire at check-in. Please keep your child out of the direct sunlight and warm environments to avoid incorrectly high temperature readings.
• Masks are required and must be worn whenever campers are less than 6 ft. away from staff and/or other participants. Please ensure that everyone wears a mask during check-in and check-out (excluding any children under 2).
• No activities will involve running or too much movement.
• We will go over proper hygiene at the start of camp.
• We will maintain 6 ft. distance whenever possible (this excludes situations like animal interactions and certain activities during which our staff members have to get closer than 6 ft.).
• Campers will be given hand sanitizer before and after animal interactions and some other activities. We will also encourage thorough hand-washing throughout the day.
• We will clean and disinfect all areas prior to and after camp.
• Please refrain from sending your kids to camp if they have a fever or display symptoms like coughing, sneezing, sore throat or headache.
• The majority of the camp will take place outdoors, in covered areas.

              **Modifications are subject to change.