RESTRAINT AND ANESTHESIA OF EXOTIC ANIMALS
Provides advanced, directed anesthetic and restraint techniques for multiple exotic animal species such as rodents, rabbits, amphibians, reptiles, primates, fish and birds. The unique pharmacology and physiology of each species will be emphasized.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with fourth year standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Summer 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply the variations in anatomy and physiology of non-domestic species to provide tailored anesthetic care to a variety of species Audience: Graduate 2. Solve challenges associated with the presentation of a novel species by integrating the skills and knowledge learned in this course with self-guided research of the differences in anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the novel species Audience: Graduate 3. Construct and implement a complete perianesthetic plan for non-domestic classes and families of animals including birds, rabbits, rodents, fish, frogs, and reptiles Audience: Graduate 4. Apply and interpret the information obtained by anesthetic monitors and realize their individual strengths and limitations in a variety of species. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply the variations in anatomy and physiology of non-domestic species to provide tailored anesthetic care to a variety of species Audience: Graduate 2. Solve challenges associated with the presentation of a novel species by integrating the skills and knowledge learned in this course with self-guided research of the differences in anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the novel species Audience: Graduate 3. Construct and implement a complete perianesthetic plan for non-domestic classes and families of animals including birds, rabbits, rodents, fish, frogs, and reptiles Audience: Graduate 4. Apply and interpret the information obtained by anesthetic monitors and realize their individual strengths and limitations in a variety of species. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027