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Emergency Vet is a hands-on S.T.E.A.M. camp designed for children ages 10 to 14 that explores the science and clinical skills essential for budding veterinarians. Anatomy & Dissection: Campers study animal anatomy and physiology through hands-on projects, including dissecting a sheep heart, dissecting a crayfish, analyzing owl pellets, and building a working heart pump model. Clinical & Laboratory Skills: Participants gain practical laboratory experience by extracting DNA, assembling and using Foldscopes to examine slides, and growing bacteria cultures to test the effectiveness of household antiseptics. Emergency Care & First Aid: Campers learn critical emergency response techniques, including practicing Pet CPR on a specialized training dog, performing suturing, applying splints and bandages, and conducting comprehensive pet physical exams. Pathology & Nutrition: The curriculum dives into animal health by exploring the life cycles of parasites like fleas and heartworms, disease transmission, and animal nutrition by baking homemade pet treats.
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