This summer kids participate in a variety of activities surrounding healthy lifestyles and fun topics in medicine! During these sessions, we cover Little Veterinarian School themes, including The ABCs of Dog and Cat Care, What is in a Veterinarian's Office, Laceration, Immunizations, among other topics. Kids have the opportunity to work with the Palo Alto Humane Society and real pre-medical students, and engage in fun physical activities!
Little Veterinarian School® encourages elementary school children to role play and explore the exciting world of veterinarians. Using interactive demonstrations, crafts, and games, kids learn how to take care of a pet and use instruments that real veterinarians use. Here is a sample of what the children will learn. Children learn how to complete an assessment of dogs and cats. They will know the importance of proper care and nutrition to keep dogs and cats healthy. They will know what to do if a pet gets hurt and how to care for them. Learn safety rules for being around animals. Discuss what radiographs are and what the light and dark shades are on a radiograph. They will learn about pesky parasites and how to treat animals. Little Veterinarian School Summer Camp is a fun and hands-on class.