VMC 964

Zoological Medicine (Zoo and Aquariums)

Section: 012

Course Description

This is a two week rotation at a zoological or aquarium facility. This is an immersive experience at a zoological or aquarium institution. Students will experience zoological medicine for terrestrial and aquatic animals and will be involved in veterinary medical care, husbandry and nutrition medical procedures and discussion. Opportunities will change based on the clinical schedule and medical cases. The time period will be a 2 week time period but can be expanded to 4 weeks. This course is different from the other zoo medicine rotation at the North Carolina Zoo.