Title: Demonstrate respect for and safe treatment of animals.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Handling Animals

Demonstration should include

- handling animals gently with the minimum amount of restraint
- using required PPE
- ensuring that animals always have access to food, clean water, sufficient space, and a clean environment
- identifying basic equipment needed for safe treatment (e.g., collar, litter box, bowls)
- avoiding any action or inaction that is dangerous to the animals’ health or life
- adhering to all instructor guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should an animal never be left unattended on an examination table?
- Why is it important to use minimal restraint on an animal?
- What are ways to enrich the environment of an animal housed in a facility or classroom? Why is environmental enrichment important to the animal?
- Why is meeting an animal’s social needs important?