Vet Tech 101 - Teeth and Beaks
Saturday, September 28th | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for this Vet Tech class focusing on dental and beak health! Students will learn about how healthy mouth parts can lead to longer and happier lives, what contributes to healthy dentition and beaks, and what disorders or illnesses our animals may suffer from if they do not receive regular maintenance. They will also learn how to check to make sure the animals are receiving the right kind of dental care by giving them examinations. Space is limited.
For Ages 9-12 (drop-off) | $34
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Animal Care Trainee - October
Thursday, October 3rd or Friday, October 4th | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program introduces children to the unique responsibility of being an animal caretaker. Participants will learn about the needs of our animal ambassadors, and gain hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, and cleaning them. They will also learn the first steps of researching and understanding what animal is best fit for lifestyle and family. Space is limited.
For Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $34
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Vet Tech 101 - Rabbits
Friday, October 4th | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Are you interested in exploring the anatomy of rabbits, their behavior, diet, and needs that a vet technician would know about? Students will meet and care for a variety of our bunnies and discover differences between wild and domesticated rabbits as well. It is also an opportunity to get crafty and DIY some simple toys for them to play with. Space is limited.
For Ages 9-12 (drop-off) | $34
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Vet Tech 101 - Invertebrates
Saturday, October 19th | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In keeping various exotics, we also must deal with insects and other creepy crawlies here at APEC! Join us for a fun invertebrate investigation lab to look at the various “bugs” we have. Students will use observation tools to study live invertebrates and will learn about their relationships with some of our animal ambassadors. Space is limited.
For Ages 9-12 (drop-off) | $34
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Animal Care Trainee - November
Tuesday, November 5th | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program introduces children to the unique responsibility of being an animal caretaker. Participants will learn about the needs of our animal ambassadors, and gain hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, and cleaning them. They will also learn the first steps of researching and understanding what animal is best fit for lifestyle and family. Space is limited.
For Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $34
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Vet Tech 101 - Nutrition
Saturday, November 16th | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Students will focus on the nutritional needs of our animals and optimal dietary choices for body weight, bone health, and organ health. They will also learn how to check to make sure the animals are receiving the right amount of nutrition by giving them examinations and will feed a variety of animals in our care. Space is limited.
For Ages 9-12 (drop-off) | $34
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Animal Care Trainee - December
Sunday, December 8th | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program introduces children to the unique responsibility of being an animal caretaker. Participants will learn about the needs of our animal ambassadors, and gain hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, and cleaning them. They will also learn the first steps of researching and understanding what animal is best fit for lifestyle and family. Space is limited.
For Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $34
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Intro to Vet Techs
Saturday, December 14th | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
A brief introduction to veterinary science: animal terminology, behavior, and handling. Vet technicians, specifically, oversee many tasks around a vet clinic and work closely with their patients. Children will learn about the different types of patients that vets provide care for and will practice with some of the tools they use. Our Vet Tech students will learn the ins and outs of keeping some of the most common pet animals in peak medical condition. Space is limited.
For Ages 9-12 (drop-off) | $34
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Vet Tech 101 - Intelligence
Friday, December 27th | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Come join us for this Vet Tech class focusing on intelligence! Students will get to learn about different forms of intelligence, which animals are smarter than others, and the cognitive needs of our animal ambassadors. Students will also learn how to check to make sure the animals are receiving proper mental stimulation by giving them examinations and providing enrichment. Space is limited.
For Ages 9-12 (drop-off) | $34
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