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Choosing a career can be tough, and just because you love animals more than anything does not mean you will be a good vet. Even though this is a beautiful career, it is always good to have some knowledge of what being a Veterinary on daily basis means, and you can do that with the A Vet in The Making Online Course. Being a vet is a great gift, but it goes beyond the love for animals. They cannot use words to say whats wrong or where it hurts so, you will need to learn how to understand them. And, to do a good job, vets need to use their knowledge of animal behavior, their understanding of animal language and posture, when assessing distressed animals. With the A Vet in The Making course, you will have the opportunity to sneak a pick into that knowledge as well. If youre a pet parent, work with animals or dream of working with animals, then the knowledge gleaned in this online compendium packed with animal knowledge will greatly benefit you. With A Vet in The Making course you will be able to Learn from the masters! This course is compiled by a qualified vet who can give you the inside track on animal behavior, anatomy and psychology Pet owners can also greatly benefit from being able to take care of more issues at home so fewer stressful trips to the vet Discover a whole new world of animal related careers which you may never have considered Learn more about animals mentally and physically to turn your passion into a rewarding career Studying this accredited course will prove to prospective universities and employers how dedicated you are in your desire to land your dream job with animals Expand your horizons to find out about a whole range of opportunities to work with animals and the ones which are a perfect fit for you. The A Vet in Making Online Course is Internationally Accredited by ICOES Fully CPDCE Certified Instant Free PDF Certificate 247 Access Certification Holly and Hugo is aprofessional company with an international team of experts, including veterinary surgeons, compiling the courses The courses areaccredited by ICOES, the International Council for Online Education Standards Holly and Hugo is arecognized member of the CPD Certification Service The CPD accredited courses willcount towards your CPD hour records. At the end of each module, there is anexam to pass to make sure you have fully taken in each stage The modules are easy to understand and, therefore, easy to remember You can revisit the material for a refresher if you want to look something up Once the course iscompleted, all modules saved and exams passed you'll get a pdf certificate You will be also eligible to apply for an ICOES hard copy certificate No need to download material Help center available in your student area 247 or Customer Support team available during working hours What you will learn Module 1 Training Puppies 1.1 Training with treats so puppy falls in love with you 1.2 Provide a safe den for your pup through crate training 1.3 Have a safe, obedient dog which responds to basic commands 1.4 Trim nails, clean ears and handle paws without nips 1.5 The 3 stages of house training to stop accidents 1.6 Teach your pup how to greet other animals and humans 1.7 Nipping problem behaviors before they escalate 1.8 Fun and games for everyone with tricks and treats Module 2 Training Of Adult Dogs 2.1 Breaking bad habits by knowing what to ignore and what to reward 2.2 Teaching good behavior with kindness and doggie treats! 2.3 Learn your dogs habits to prioritize what work needs to be done 2.4 Be consistent with commands to avoid confusing your pet 2.5 Stop anti social behavior so your dog is fun to be around 2.6 Confidence building tips for a happy dog 2.7 Teaching an old dog, new tricks Module 3 Cat Training 3.1 Teach your cat to respond to the sound of a clicker 3.2 Getting cats to use their litter box 3.3 Stop scratching or clawing and save on repair bills 3.4 Distraction techniques to stop cats jumping on furniture 3.5 Purr fect methods to having a sociable cat and not a sour puss Module 4 Bird Training 4.1 Show birds how to respond to clicker training 4.2 Golden rules in teaching birds to speak 4.3 Learning to socialize without ruffling feathers 4.4 Safe handling so you dont frighten your bird or get pecked Module 5 Fundamentals Of Dog Walking And Pet Sitting 5.1 Keeping you and all pets safe 5.2 How to handle an attacking dog 5.3 Knowing when youll need to involve a vet 5.4 Entering and leaving pets homes securely and safely 5.5 Know your responsibilities as a pet carer Module 6 Out And About professional Dog Walking 6.1 Be prepared what to be on the lookout for 6.2 Reading dogs body language and responding correctly 6.3 Understanding and reacting to aggression 6.4 The dynamics of dog fights and how to avoidintervene 6.5 Complying with the law Module 7 Disease, Health And Hygiene 7.1 How to keep pets bedding and general environment clean and hygienic 7.2 Control of disease and infection 7.3 Keeping yourself safe from infection 7.4 Know the signs of infections and diseases which animals can pass to humans 7.5 Find the safe way to administer medication safely Module 8 Being Professional With Clients 8.1 Get off to a good start you only have one chance to make a great impression 8.2 Preparing your checklist for meeting new clients 8.3 Microchipping and other forms of ID 8.4 Arranging entrysecurity details 8.5 Be forewarned on what clients are likely to ask 8.6 What to put in your contracts Terms Conditions 8.7 Work out your fees and exactly what is included Module 9 Handling And Getting Around With Your Pets 9.1 Knowing which handling equipment and restraints youll need 9.2 Safe way to approaching a nervous animal 9.3 Learn the warning signs of unpredictable behaviour 9.4 Learn the techniques to handle cats and dogs correctly so they are content 9.5 Find out the best ways to handle exotic pets without stressing them 9.6 Keeping animals safe and secure in your car Module 10 Specific Information On Dogs And Cats 10.1 One size doesnt fit all know the correct levels of exercise for each individual animal 10.2 Study nutrition to know what to dish out at mealtimes 10.3 Understanding behaviour and retraining when needed 10.4 Caring for elderly pets and changes to watch out for 10.5 Physical care and grooming needs of your clients pets 10.6 Ways to show affection to keep animals calm and happy 10.7 Recognising signs of common diseases and the course of action Module 11 First Aid 11.1 On the spot diagnosis and what to do next 11.2 Learning when vomiting and diarrhoea need urgent attention and when not 11.3 What items are poisonous for pets and what to do if he swallows them 11.4 Dressing and nursing cuts, grazes, wounds and burns 11.5 Coping with breaks and fractures 11.6 Taking action when an animal goes into shock 11.7 Saving animals lives with CPR 11.8 What you need in your first aid kit Module 12 Specific Information On Rabbits Guinea Pigs 12.1 Learn about different breeds and how to deal with them 12.2 Common problems and diseases to look out for 12.3 Providing an adequate living environment for happy, healthy animals 12.4 Keep pets stimulated with enough exercise 12.5 How to care for rabbits and guinea pigs as their surrogate guardian Module 13 Specific Information On Hamsters, Gerbils, Mice Exotic Rats 13.1 Show your knowledge of different breeds 13.2 Understanding behaviour so you can correctly deal with it 13.3 Spotting the signs of common problems and diseases 13.4 Providing an adequate living environment for healthy rodents 13.5 Usual care needed for a long and healthy life Module 14 Specific Information On Birds 14.1 General tips on caring for birds 14.2 How to look after small birds in your care 14.3 How to deal with larger birds birds of prey 14.4 Keeping poultry healthy to produce happy eggs 14.5 Ways to stop parrots from getting bored and destroying your furniture 14.6 Recognising common diseases and preventing it from spreading Module 15 Specific Information On Fish 15.1 How to care for fish 15.2 What tropical fish need to stay healthy 15.3 Best ways to look after cold water fish 15.4 Difficulties you face with marine fish 15.5 Recognizing disease and what to do Module 16 Specific Information On Reptiles 16.1 How to care for reptiles 16.2 Challenges of keeping reptiles as pets 16.3 Looking after turtles, terrapins and tortoises 16.4 Handling and caring for snakes lizards 16.5 Recognising disease and action to take Module 17 How Pet Sitting Can Get You Up And Running In Business 17.1 How to set up a successful pet business 17.2 Ways of arranging finance insurance 17.3 Regulations that you need to bear in mind 17.4 Being creative with services to make you stand out from the crowd 17.5 Effective and cost effective advertising marketing Module 18 What Is Normal Behavior For A Dog 1.1 Socialization 1.2 Dogs and learning 1.3 Juniors and seniors 1.4 Habits digging, chewing, and more! Module 19 If Dogs Could Talk 2.1 Body language 2.2 Stances 2.3 Body language reference table 2.4 Smells and sniffing 2.5 Urine and feces 2.6 Vocal language Module 20 A Dog's Eye View 3.1 Fear 3.2 Anxiety 3.3 Aggression 3.4 Scent marking 3.5 Elimination 3.6 Issues at feeding time Module 21 Normal Cat Behavior 4.1 How cats behaviour develops as they grow 4.2 Feeding time rules 4.3 Sleeping and biological rhythms 4.4 Sexual behaviour 4.5 Maternal instincts 4.6 Aggression Module 22 When Cat Behavior Is Abnormal 5.1 Peculiarities of certain breeds 5.2 When play is not play 5.3 Moody sensitive times 5.4 Differentiating instinct from conditioning 5.5 Differentiating between behavioural and health issues Module 23 Cats Heightened Senses And Communication 6.1 Reading body language 6.2 Sense of smell 6.3 Sense of hearing 6.4 Distinctive cat sounds 6.5 Whats she trying to tell me Module 24 Cat Care And Health 7.1 Understanding aggression and how to deal with it 7.2 Scratching 7.3 House training 7.4 Excessive vocalisation 7.5 Discipline 7.6 Preventative health care 7.7 Responsible ownership 7.8 Effects of ageing Module 25 Domestication How Pets Came In From The Cold 1.1 How animals first learnt to live with humans 1.2 Characteristics and traits of different pets 1.3 How we transfer our human emotions and expectations to pets 1.4 Making sure you pick the right pet for you and your lifestyle Module 26 Normal Dog Behaviour When Your Pet Is Being True To His Nature 2.1 Socialisation and introducing your pet to other family members 2.2 How older dogs change and how you can change with them 2.3 Understanding puppy behavior 2.4 Why animals like licking, digging or jumping and what to do about it Module 27 Calm The Pack Fear, Aggression And Anxiety 4.1 Different reasons why animals become aggressive and how to cope 4.2 Ways of stopping animals suffering from anxiety separation 4.3 Learn the signs your animal is scared and ways to calm them Module 28 How Well Do You Know Me The Colourful World Of Dogs Antics Explained 5.1 Why do dogs love rolling over and rolling in poo! 5.2 How dogs really feel about your stroking and patting, 5.3 Importance of tummy tickles and ear scratching 5.4 The instinct behind circling and chasing their tail 5.5 Why a dog puts its tail between its legs 5.6 Playful antics of muzzle grabbing 5.7 Should you worry if your pet is eating grass Module 29 Lose Your Mind To Understand Your Dogs 6.1 What to do when a animal is marking in inappropriate places 6.2 Dealing with urination due to excitement and submission 6.3 Unusual levels of barking what it means and what to do 6.4 The kind ways to stop pets soiling your home Module 30 What Is Normal Behaviour For A Cat 7.1 Eating rituals how and why they differ from dogs 7.2 Important early lessons for kittens 7.3 Understanding how and adapting to changes in older cats 7.4 Why are cats so knead y 7.5 Why do cats bury faeces Module 31 A Cats The Only Cat Who Knows Where Its At 8.1 Kitties and litter trays 8.2 Some of the top reasons cats do not use a litter tray 8.3 Understanding cat body language Module 32 When Youve Had It With Your Cat Psychiatric Challenges 9.1 The ins and outs of litter trays what works and doesnt 9.2 Why they soil where you dont want them to 9.3 How to deal with challenges 9.4 What to do if they are jumping up 9.5 Do cats grieve and how to comfort them Module 33 Cat On A Griddle 10.1 Likely reasons for aggression and how to recognize different kinds 10.2 Tips on desensitizing cats so they keep calm in fearful situations 10.3 Techniques to stop the distressing signs of separation anxiety 10.4 Dealing with the impact of environmental stress Module 34 Understanding Rabbits 11.1 Reading and reacting to body language 11.2 What are those rabbit noises telling you 11.3 Normal behaviour and what signals a problem 11.4 Reading different gestures and actions 11.5 What to do when a rabbit marks his territory Module 35 Veterinary Practice And The Veterinary Support Assistant 1.1 Understand how a veterinary practice works and where you fit in 1.2 Discover the important role of a Veterinary Support Assistant 1.3 Find out about the structure of a veterinary clinic 1.4 What role each person plays 1.5 Importance of confidentiality and professionalism Module 36 Developing Your Skill Set 2.1 What you will find in the Practice Manual 2.2 Know your breeds so you know how to handle them 2.3 Listen and learn from what the vet tells clients 2.4 The importance of legally binding consent forms 2.5 Phone skills to create a first class impression 2.6 Tips for working at reception 2.7 How to deal with anxious clients 2.8 Using your initiative to be one step ahead of the game 2.9 Looking and acting like a professional Module 37 Veterinary Terminology 3.1 Commonly used terms and their meanings 3.2 Common procedures you will encounter 3.3 Abbreviations 3.4 Equipment within the practice Module 38 Basic Animal Handling 4.1 The principles of handling animals 4.2 How to correctly handle dogs 4.3 Handling cats for tests or operations 4.4 Handling small mammals 4.5 Handling exotic animals safely Module 39 Animal Psychology 5.1 Find out how animals react to stress 5.2 Reading body language so you can react in the right way 5.3 Minimizing stress so animals become calmer 5.4 Recognizing and dealing with pain in animals Module 40 Advanced Animal Handling 6.1 Tools for handling the fractious animal 6.2 Restraining the fractious animal so he can be treated 6.3 Holding an animal for a medical examination 6.4 Holding an animal for a minor procedure 6.5 Holding an animal for a blood draw Module 41 Around The Veterinary Practice 7.1 Surgery theater protocol to contain germs and diseases 7.2 Disinfecting and cleaning protocols for the consultation room 7.3 How to prepare animals for operations and surgical procedures 7.4 Techniques for sterilizing instruments 7.5 Importance of disinfection and disease control Module 42 Care Of In Patients 8.1 How to monitor animals, update charts and spot what is normal and what isnt 8.2 Why TLC is vital in providing the optimum environment 8.3 Special measures such as hand feeding and critical care 8.4 Taking and reporting vital signs Module 43 Feeding Animals 9.1 Feeding healthy animals types of foods 9.2 Giving the correct advice about food and surgery 9.3 Life stage nutrition for animals of all ages 9.4 Administering prescription diets 9.5 How to feed a sick animal back to health Module 44 Basic Anatomy 10.1 Learning important anatomical terms 10.2 How animals differ from people Module 45 Basic Physiology 11.1 Getting to know physiological terms 11.2 Monitoring and understanding temperature, pulse and respiration rates Module 46 Euthanasia 12.1 Helping pet guardians make a difficult decision 12.2 Making arrangements for end of life choices 12.3 Euthanasia etiquette dealing with the emotional side 12.4 How euthanasia is performed 12.5 Deciding on a burial or cremation Module 47 Emergencies 13.1 Dealing with an emergency 13.2 Your role during an emergency 13.3 Basic principles of resuscitation Module 48 Health Safety, And Regulations 15.1 Risks within the veterinary environment 15.2 The importance of hygiene 15.3 Ionizing radiation regulations 15.4 Prescribing regulations 15.5 Disposal of clinical waste Module 49 Brainstorming And Research 1.1 Why Work with Animals 1.2 Pros and Cons 1.3 Decide on Your Strengths 1.4 Reality Check 1.5 Where to Find Jobs 1.6 Researching the Job 1.7 Comparative Salaries Module 50 Gaining Experience 2.1 Personal Experience 2.2 Unpaid Experience 2.3 Broadening Your Education 2.4 Volunteering Abroad 2.5 Internships Module 51 Portfolios, Cv, And Application 3.1 Introduction 3.2 An Inspirational Portfolio 3.3 Writing a Killer CV 3.4 Creating an Awesome Application Letter Module 52 Applying To Vet School 4.1 The Path to Vet School 4.2 Planning your Finance 4.3 Interviews and Experience 4.4 Veterinary Careers and Specializations Module 53 Health related Careers 5.1 Animal assisted Therapist 5.2 Animal Behaviorist 5.3 Animal Chiropractor 5.4 Animal Geneticist 5.5 Animal Health Inspector 5.6 Artificial Insemination Officer 5.7 Nutritionist 5.8 Physiotherapist 5.9 Practice manager 5.10 Receptionist 5.11 Vet Tech US Vet Nurse UK 5.12 Vet Tech specializations 5.13 VSA Module 54 Pet related Careers 6.1 Animal Control Officer 6.2 Animal Cruelty Officer ASPCA, RSPCA 6.3 Animal Photographer 6.4 Detection Dog Handler 6.5 Dog Breeder 6.6 Dog Trainer 6.7 Doggy Daycare Owner 6.8 Dog Walker 6.9 Drug Company Rep 6.10 Groomer 6.11 Kennel AttendantManager 6.12 Pet Adoption Counsellor 6.13 Pet Food Salesperson 6.14 Pet Sitter 6.15 Pet Writer 6.16 Police Dog Handler 6.17 Service Dog Trainer Module 55 Animal related Careers 7.1 Animal Behaviorist 7.2 Aqua Culturist 7.3 Dairy Herdsmen 7.4 Ecologist 7.5 Equine Dentist 7.6 Exercise Rider 7.7 Farrier 7.8 Foaling Attendant 7.9 Fish and Game Warden 7.10 Groom 7.11 Herpetologist 7.12 Horse Identifier 7.13 Horse Pedigree Analyst 7.14 Jockey 7.15 Marine Biologist 7.16 Marine Mammal Trainer 7.17 Mounted Police Officer 7.18 Primatologist 7.19 Racing Steward, Starter, Outrider, Licensing Clerk 7.20 Ranch Manager 7.21 Reptile Breeder Wildlife Biologist or Zoologist Wildlife Rehabilitator Zoo Kee
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