Shelter Medicine Selective

Lecture/Lab

Lesson Learning Outcomes

1. Shelter Animal Physical Health and Management 

1. Define the term shelter.
2. List the Five Freedoms and explain their significance to shelter medicine.
3. Identify the functions of a modern shelter.
4. Compare and contrast the different types of shelter models.
5. Describe the importance of physical and behavioral well-being in the shelter environment.

6. Define the term capacity for care.
7. Utilize guidelines to calculate capacity for care for a specific shelter model example.
8. Explain the principles of herd health management.
9. Explain the value of vaccinations in a shelter and design an appropriate vaccine protocol for animals in a shelter environment.
10. Discuss the term access to veterinary care. Identify methods the veterinary profession can utilize to increase access to veterinary care for pet owners in all socioeconomic groups.
11. Discuss Shelter Medicine as an ABVP Specialty and identify career opportunities in the field of shelter medicine.
12. Review the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters and identify their application in a shelter.
13. Perform an analysis of a shelter utilizing the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV)guidelines. Draft SOPs to implement changes for best practice.
14. Identify appropriate Biosafety and Biosecurity measures specific to a shelter environment. 

2. Models of Sheltering and Population Statistics

1. Define the terms open admission and limited admission.
2. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of open versus limited admission shelter models.
3. Define the term No-Kill. Explain the No-Kill Movement’s impact upon shelters and communities.
4. Define the term Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering and understand what defines a Socially Conscious Animal Community.
5. Discuss different methods of data collection and statistical analysis utilized by shelters, including shelter management software.
6. Explain the Asilomar Accords definitions:  healthy, treatable-rehabilitatable, treatablemanageable, unhealthy-untreatable. 
7. Classify examples of medical or behavioral conditions using the Asilomar Accords definitions.
8. Explain the Pet Evaluation Matrix.
9. Define the term live release rate.
10. Calculate live release rate for a shelter.
11. Define the term non-profit organization.
12. Compare a non-profit versus a for-profit business model.
13. Discuss the benefits and challenges of a nonprofit shelter model
14. Discuss sources of funding for different shelter models, including grant proposals and fundraising tips.
15. Discuss the positive and negative role public and social media can play in the reputation of the shelter in the public eye.

3. Animal Welfare, Animal Cruelty and  Neglect, and Veterinary Forensics

1. Define the term veterinary forensic sciences.
2. Define the terms animal cruelty and animal neglect.
3. Identify examples of animal abuse for individual cases and large-scale cases.
4. Discuss the link between animal abuse and domestic violence, elder abuse, and child maltreatment.  Explain the Macdonald Triad.
5. Describe the role of the veterinarian in animal cruelty/neglect cases.
6. Describe how to perform a proper forensic medical examination, including evidence collection.
7. Describe how to write a proper forensic medical report, including written and photographic documentation.
8. Discuss animal cruelty and neglect laws and state to state differences. Explain the role of law enforcement in cruelty/neglect cases.
9. Design SOPs for a hospital/shelter setting for neglect/cruelty cases.
10. Design SOPs for large scale animal cruelty/neglect cases in the field.
11. Discuss and analyze case examples of animal cruelty and neglect, including international animal welfare issues.
12. Discuss ways to prevent animal cruelty and legal advocacy efforts by individuals and larger animal organizations.
13. Identify advanced career opportunities in animal forensics and animal welfare/advocacy.

4. Shelter Animal Behavioral Health

1. Complete the Fear Free Shelter Program Certification.
2. Define how animals learn.
3. Discuss dog and cat training techniques,    including clicker training.
4. Explain and describe Low-Stress Handling and Restraint techniques.
5. Explain and describe Fear Free Handling and Restraint Techniques. Observe and practice techniques from the Fear Free Shelter Program.
6. Explain and identify animal warning signs for stress, fear, and aggression
7. Explain, identify, and design techniques and examples to incorporate enrichment into the shelter environment.
8. Evaluate behavior assessments in dogs, including SAFER.
9. Evaluate behavior assessments in cats, including Feline-ality.
10. Discuss adoption criteria and candidacy for animals with behavioral problems, including behavior disclosures and post- adoption support.
11. Discuss common behavioral problems in dogs and cats and successful behavior modification in the shelter and home environment.
12. Discuss pharmaceutical management for common behavioral problems in dogs and cats.
13. Identify advanced career opportunities in animal behavior. 

5. Management of Feline

Overpopulation in Communities

1. Define the term community cat and classify the different types of community cats.
2. Describe the different methods for managing community cats, including TNR, TNVR, SNR, RTF.
3. Discuss the key components of setting-up and managing successful TNR, SNR, and RTF programs from a shelter perspective and a community perspective.
4. Describe safe and humane handling techniques for community cats in the spay/neuter clinic environment.
5. Explain best practices for medical and management protocols of community cats in the clinic environment.
6. Discuss arguments against TNR and opposition faced by TNR advocates and programs.
7. State FeLV/FIV testing recommendations for community cats in a TNR clinic.
8. State vaccination recommendations for community cats in a TNR clinic.
9. Review and discuss scientific studies and case examples of TNR programs.
10. Practice effective community outreach techniques, including appropriate language, to educate the public about humane methods for managing community cats.
11. Discuss the benefits and success of  TNR/SNR/RTF programs for individual cats, cat colonies, the community, and the shelter.
12. Design feline population management control plans for local shelters and communities.

6. Disaster Preparedness

1. Name different types of disasters, including natural and man-made.
2. Define the term co-location shelter and explain the concept.
3. Recognize the importance of disaster preparedness. 
4. Define the term ICS (Incident Command Structure) and explain the concept.
5. Discuss how disasters can impact animals in a community and the shelter environment. Use case examples.
6. Identify steps that individual pet owners, communities, and shelters can take to mitigate disaster, prepare for a disaster, and recover from a disaster.
7. Review examples of Disaster Plans for Shelters and discuss their design and recommendations based on individual shelter needs.
8. Design an evacuation plan for an animal shelter in case of a disaster.
9. Design a plan to set-up a temporary animal shelter in case of a disaster.
10. List courses (including FEMA) and resources for additional hands-on training in disaster response.

7. Spay and Neuter Programs 

1. Define the terms ovariohysterectomy, castration,  and neuter.
2. Identify trends and advancements of the spay and neuter movement.
3. Compare and contrast the pros/benefits and the    cons/negatives to spay/neuter.
4. Define the term pediatric spay/neuter. Explain   pediatric surgical and anesthetic considerations and discuss the benefits and disadvantages of the procedure.
5. Review and discuss scientific studies on    spay/neuter, including age and breed recommendations based on findings.
6. State appropriate spay/neuter age recommendations for shelter animals, owned cats, owned dogs, community cats, and free roaming dogs, based on current resources/evidence.
7. Discuss barriers to access to care and spay/neuter resources for the general public.  Identify methods the veterinary profession can utilize to increase access to veterinary care related to spay and neuter services for pet owners in all socioeconomic groups.
8. Identify different spay/neuter clinic models.  Provide examples for each clinic model. 
9. Compare and contrast the advantages, disadvantages, and target audience for the different spay/neuter clinic models. 
10. Describe the ASV Medical Care Guidelines for Spay and Neuter and discuss their application to all spay/neuter clinic models.
11. Identify strategies, community outreach techniques, and public education, for effective spay/neuter outreach.
12. Present students with internship/externship/volunteer opportunities for spay and neuter clinics in the US and internationally.

8. High-Quality High-Volume (HQHV) Spay and Neuter Surgical Techniques and Medical Protocols

1. Review the ASV Medical Care Guidelines for Spay and Neuter and discuss their application to all spay/neuter clinic models.
2. Define the term High-Quality High-Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHV) clinics.
3. Discuss High-Quality High-Volume Spay/ Neuter techniques, including incision site placement, suture on a reel, pediatric patients, pedicle ties for feline spays, ovariectomies, flank spays, and scrotal approach to castrations.  Cite specific examples related to surgical techniques and medical and management protocols.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in performing Miller’s knots, pedicle ties in female cats, and figure-8 instrument ties in male cats.
5. Discuss management of surgical complications in a HQHV Spay and Neuter clinic setting, preoperatively, intra-operatively, and postoperatively.
6. Discuss AFAST Abdominal Ultrasound Techniques for Hemoabdomens.
7. Discuss autotransfusion protocols and practical application of the technique.
8. Discuss anesthetic protocol considerations in HQHV Spay and Neuter clinics.  
9. Review CPR/Emergency Protocols.
10. Discuss identification techniques for spayed/neutered patients.
11. Discuss non-surgical forms of sterilization in dogs and cats, including chemical castration of canines. Explain indications, contra-indications, and practical application of non-surgical techniques.
12. Present students with internship/externship/volunteer opportunities for spay and neuter clinics in the US and internationally.

9. Shelter, Community, and Public

Health

1. Define the term zoonotic disease.
2. List examples of zoonotic agents in the shelter.
3. Identify factors contributing to zoonoses in a shelter environment.
4. Explain the impact of zoonotic agents in the shelter.
5. Identify methods to prevent and/or manage zoonotic outbreaks.
6. Discuss the emergence of transboundary disease in the shelter and the impact of transporting animals domestically and internationally.
7. Identify effective and appropriate sanitation agents and procedures for the shelter.
8. Understand the risks shelter animals can pose to immunocompromised people.
9. Analyze a case example of a zoonotic agent in the shelter environment.
10. Recognize techniques for Rabies prevention, effective diagnosis, and quarantine protocols for Rabies positive species.
11. Demonstrate effective communication techniques for public education related to public health.
12. Describe the role of the veterinarian as it relates to public health.
13. Identify appropriate Biosafety and Biosecurity measures specific to a shelter environment. 

10. Euthanasia and Emotional Well-

Being in the Shelter Environment

1. Cite approved euthanasia techniques based on the AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia.
2. Discuss approved alternative euthanasia methods caused by drug shortages.
3. Identify legal and technical aspects of euthanasia.
4. Compare and contrast euthanasia protocols in a shelter versus private practice.
5. Determine best practice techniques for euthanasia in a shelter environment.
6. Discuss the role of the shelter veterinarian in euthanasia, including legal, technical, and emotional components.
7. Analyze case scenarios of euthanasia decisions from both a technical and emotional perspective.
8. Discuss additional stressors and the emotional impact working in a shelter environment has upon the psyche of veterinarians, staff, and volunteers.
9. Define the terms burnout, compassion fatigue, and ethical/moral fatigue.
10. Develop healthy and appropriate techniques for stress management and self-care.
11. Identify resources, tools, and professional programs to help veterinary students and veterinary professionals positively manage their emotional well-being.

        XII.    Course Level Outcome (CLOs)

SGU SVM Program Level Outcome (PLOs)

CLO 1. Discuss current topics and emerging trends in the field of shelter medicine.

1. Core Medical Knowledge

PLOs 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

2. Core Professional Attributes

PLOs 12,13,15,17,18,19

3. Core Clinical Competencies (Skills)

PLOs 22,23,24,25,26,27,28

CLO 2. Utilize resources to provide appropriate and humane care for shelter animals and communities.

1. Core Medical Knowledge

PLOs 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, 9,10,11

2. Core Professional Attributes

PLOs 12,13,14,15,17,18,19

3. Core Clinical Competencies (Skills)

PLOs 20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28

CLO 3. Illustrate the variety of career paths associated with shelter medicine.

1. Core Medical Knowledge

PLOs 7,8,9,11

2. Core Professional Attributes

PLOs 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19

3. Core Clinical Competencies (Skills)  

PLOs 23,24,25,26,27,2

Course Level Outcome

SGU SVM Program Level Outcome

CLO 1. Discuss current topics and emerging trends in the field of shelter medicine.

A. Core Medical Knowledge

PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals.

PLO 2 Analyze homeostasis and disturbances of basic structures and functions of healthy animals.

PLO3 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis, and pathology of common infectious, non-infectious, and zoonotic diseases, including biosafety and biosecurity considerations.

PLO 4 Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs.

PLO 5 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of and apply principles of therapeutic agents and their application, including relevant legislation and guidelines on the use of medicines.

PLO 6 Apply multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to clinical situations and understand evidence-based veterinary medicine.

PLO 7 Evaluate and analyze normal versus abnormal animal behavior.

PLO 8 Apply principles of animal welfare and articulate relevant legislation, including notifiable diseases.

PLO 9 Apply the principles of veterinary public health for the promotion of human and animal health.

PLO 10 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of animal nutrition for common domestic animals under a variety of husbandry conditions.

PLO 11 Understand and apply basic principles of research and recognize the contribution of research to all aspects of veterinary medicine.

B. Professional Attributes

PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues, and responsible authorities.

PLO 13 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model ethical and responsible behavior in relation to animal care and client relations, such as, honesty, respect, integrity, and empathy.

PLO 15 Model lifelong continuing education and professional development.

PLO 17 Demonstrate and model self-awareness including understanding personal limitations and willingness to seek advice.

PLO 18 Understand and evaluate the organization, management and legislation related to veterinary practice, including biosafety and biosecurity.

PLO 19 Demonstrate appropriate sensitivity to client diversity, such as cultural, economic, and emotional differences.

C. Core Clinical Competencies (Skills)

PLO 22 Analyze, design, and execute appropriate plans for anesthesia and pain management considering patient welfare.

PLO 23 Analyze, design, and execute appropriate  plans for basic surgery and surgical case management.

PLO 24 Analyze, design, and execute appropriate plans for medical case management.

PLO 25 Analyze, design, and execute appropriate plans for emergency and critical care case management.

PLO 26 Design and execute plans for health promotion, disease prevention, food safety, biosafety, and biosecurity.

PLO 27 Demonstrate and model effective client communication and ethical conduct.

PLO 28 Recognize and model an appreciation of the  role of research in furthering the practice of veterinary medicine.

CLO 2. Utilize resources to provide appropriate and humane care for shelter animals and communities. 

A. Core Medical Knowledge

PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals.

PLO 2 Analyze homeostasis and disturbances of basic structures and functions of healthy animals

PLO3 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize nowledge of etiology, pathogenesis, and pathology of common infectious, non-infectious, and zoonotic diseases, including biosafety and biosecurity considerations.

PLO 4 Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs.

PLO 5 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of and apply principles of therapeutic agents and their application, including relevant legislation and guidelines on the use of medicines.

PLO 6 Apply multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to clinical situations and understand evidence-based veterinary medicine.

PLO 7 Evaluate and analyze normal versus abnormal animal behavior.

PLO 8 Apply principles of animal welfare and articulate relevant legislation, including notifiable diseases.

PLO 9 Apply the principles of veterinary public health for the promotion of human and animal health.

PLO 10 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of animal nutrition for common domestic animals under a variety of husbandry conditions.

PLO 11 Understand and apply basic principles of research and recognize the contribution of research to all aspects of veterinary medicine. 

B. Core Professional Attributes

PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues, and responsible authorities.

PLO 13 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model ethical and responsible behavior in relation to animal care and client relations, such as, honesty, respect, integrity, and empathy.

PLO 14 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

PLO 15 Model lifelong continuing education and professional development.

PLO 17 Demonstrate and model self-awareness including understanding personal limitations and willingness to seek advice.

PLO 18 Understand and evaluate the organization, management and legislation related to veterinary practice, including biosafety and biosecurity.

PLO 19 Demonstrate appropriate sensitivity to client diversity, such as cultural, economic, and emotional differences.

C. Core Clinical Competencies (Skills)

PLO 20 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis.

PLO 21 Create comprehensive treatment plans.

PLO 22 Analyze, design, and execute appropriate plans for anesthesia and pain management considering patient welfare.

PLO 23 Analyze, design, and execute appropriate  plans for basic surgery and surgical case management.

PLO 24 Analyze, design, and execute appropriate plans for medical case management.

PLO 25 Analyze, design, and execute appropriate plans for emergency and critical care case management.

PLO 26 Design and execute plans for health promotion, disease prevention, food safety, biosafety, and biosecurity.

PLO 27 Demonstrate and model effective client communication and ethical conduct.

PLO 28 Recognize and model an appreciation of the role of research in furthering the practice of veterinary medicine.

CLO 3. Illustrate the variety of career paths associated with shelter medicine.

1. Core Medical Knowledge

PLO 7 Evaluate and analyze normal versus abnormal animal behavior.

PLO 8 Apply principles of animal welfare and articulate relevant legislation, including notifiable diseases.

PLO 9 Apply the principles of veterinary public health for the promotion of human and animal health.

PLO 11 Understand and apply basic principles of research and recognize the contribution of research to all aspects of veterinary medicine.

2. Professional Attributes

PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues, and responsible authorities.

PLO 13 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model ethical and responsible behavior in relation to animal care and client relations, such as, honesty, respect, integrity, and empathy.

PLO 14 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

PLO 15 Model lifelong continuing education and professional development.

PLO 16 Demonstrate and model adaptability and resilience.

PLO 17 Demonstrate and model self-awareness including understanding personal limitations and willingness to seek advice.

PLO 18 Understand and evaluate the organization, management and legislation related to veterinary practice, including biosafety and biosecurity.

PLO 19 Demonstrate appropriate sensitivity to client diversity, such as cultural, economic, and emotional differences.

C. Core Clinical Competencies (Skills)

PLO 23 Analyze, design, and execute appropriate  plans for basic surgery and surgical case management.

PLO 24 Analyze, design, and execute appropriate plans for medical case management.

PLO 25 Analyze, design, and execute appropriate plans for emergency and critical care case management.

PLO 26 Design and execute plans for health promotion, disease prevention, food safety, biosafety, and biosecurity.

PLO 27 Demonstrate and model effective client communication and ethical conduct.

PLO 28 Recognize and model an appreciation of the  role of research in furthering the practice of veterinary medicine.

WEEK 

DATE

LECTURE/LAB/

MODULE

LECTURER/

INSTRUCTOR 

ASSIGNMENT/

ASSESSMENT

STUDENT   

TIME

COMMITMENT

Week #0

Jan. 10-  Jan. 14

No Lecture

NA

None

None

Week #1

Jan. 17-  Jan. 21 

(January

17, Monday,   1:30-2:20 PM AST-  Live Lecture)

Shelter Animal  Physical Health and Management

Dr. Marta Lanza and Ms. Liz Peach

None

Lecture=1.0 Hour

Week #1

Jan. 17-  Jan. 21 

(January  21, Friday,  1:30-2:20  PM AST- Live  Lecture)

Models of  Sheltering and  Population Statistics

Dr. Jennifer Bolser

None

Lecture=1.0 Hour

Week #2

Jan. 24- Jan. 28

(Recorded Lecture)

Animal Welfare, Animal Cruelty and Neglect, and Veterinary Forensics

Dr. JoEllen Bruinooge

1. Forum Post      for Personal Introduction     (Due Jan. 28)
2. Fear Free Shelters        Module 1            (Due Jan. 28)

1. Lecture=1.0 Hour
2. Forum Post=15.0         Minutes
3. Fear Free Shelters    Module 1=1.0 Hour

Week #3

Jan. 31 - Feb. 4   

 (January 31, Monday,  1:30-2:20 PM AST-   Live Lecture)

Shelter Animal Behavioral Health

Dr. Melissa    Bain

Fear Free Shelters  Module 2            (Due Feb. 4)

1. Lecture=1.0 Hour
2. Fear Free Shelters      Module 2=1.0 Hour

Week #4

Feb. 7- Feb. 11

Holiday-No Lecture

NA

1. Enrichment Activity/Toy Design for JSAL (Due Feb. 11) 

 2.Short Answer Assignment for Lectures from Weeks 1, 2, and 3      (Due Feb. 11)

1. Enrichment/ Toy Activity=30.0 Minutes

2.Short Answer Assignment=15.0 Minutes

Week #5

Feb. 14- Feb. 18 (February 14, Monday, 1:30-4 PM AST-   Live -Wet Lab) Location: GSPCA

GSPCA Visit/Virtual Visit and Interview with GSPCA Vets and Staff

GSPCA Vets and Staff, Ms. Luana Levy, Ms. Paula Lehov

1.Fear Free Shelters Module 3     (Due Feb. 18)

 2. Shelter Visit and Analysis Utilizing ASPCA Shelter Care Checklists (Due Feb.18Remote Students/Alternative Assignment)

1. Wet Lab=2.5  Hours
2. Alternative Assignment=2.5 Hours
3. Fear Free  Shelters    Module 3=1.0 Hour

Week #6

Feb. 21- Feb. 25 (February 21, Monday,  1:30-2:20 PM AST-   Live Lecture)

Management of Feline Overpopulation in Communities

Dr. Katherine Polak

SOPs/ASV Group Presentation Assignment        (Due Feb. 25)

1. Lecture=1.0 Hour
2. SOP/ASV Group Presentation Assignment=1.0 Hour

Week #7

Feb. 28- March 4

Midterms-No Lecture

NA

None

None

Week #8

March 7- March 11 

Midterms-No Lecture

NA

1.Fear Free Shelters        Module 4 (Due March 11) 

2.Fear Free   Shelter Program Certificate Upload/Course Completion       (Due March 11)  

3. Forum Post for SOPs/ASV Guidelines Assignment       (Due March 11)

1.Fear Free Shelters    Module 4=1.0 Hour

2.Fear Free Shelter Program Certificate Upload=5.0 Minutes

3. Forum Post=15.0 Minutes

Week #9

March 14- March 18

(Recorded Lecture)

Disaster Preparedness

Ms. Consie von Gontard

Short Answer Assignment for Lectures from Weeks 6 and 9    (Due March 18)     

1.Lecture=1.0 Hour

2. Short Answer Assignment=15.0 Minutes

Week#10

March 21- March 25  (March 21, Monday, 1:30-2:20 PM AST-   Live Lecture)

Spay and Neuter Programs

Dr. Marta Lanza           and Ms. Liz Peach

None

Lecture=1.0 Hour

Week #11

March 28- April 1  

(March 28, Monday, 1:30-4 PM AST-   Live Wet Lab) Location: JSAL

HQHV Spay and Neuter Surgical Techniques and Medical Protocols Wet Lab

Dr. Marta Lanza           and Ms. Liz Peach

1. Multiple Choice Quiz for Lectures from Weeks 10 and 11                        (Due April 1)

 2.HQHV Spay and Neuter Surgical Techniques and Medical Protocols Lab (Due April 1Remote Students/ Alternative Assignment)

1. Wet Lab=2.5 Hours Alternative Assignment=2.5 Hours 

2. Multiple Choice Quiz=30.0 Minutes

Week #12

April 4- April 8  (April 4, Monday, 1:30-2:20 PM AST-   Live Lecture)

Shelter, Community, and Public Health

Dr. Elise Gingrich

None

Lecture=1.0 Hour

Week #13

April 11- April 15 (April 11, Monday, 1:30-2:20 PM AST-  Live Lecture)

Euthanasia and Emotional Well-Being in the Shelter Environment

Dr. Elise Gingrich

Wellness Case Scenarios  Group    Assignment       

(Due April 15)

1. Lecture=1.0 Hour
2. Wellness Assignment=30.0 Minutes

Week #14

April 18- April 22

No Lecture

NA

Short Answer Final Exam (Due April 22)

Short Answer Final Exam=1.0 Hour

Week #15

April 25 - April 29

No Lecture

NA

Finals

None

Week #16

May 2- May 6 

No Lecture

NA

Finals

None

Week #17

May 9- May 13

No Lecture

NA

End of Term/CAPPS

None

>89.5%

A

84.5-89.4

 B+

79.5-84.4

B

74.5-79.4

C+

69.5-74.4

C

64.5-69.4

D+

59.5-64.4

D

<59.4

F

Assignment/Assessment

Point Value/Percentage of Total Grade

1. Short Answer Final Exam

30.0 / 30%

2. Fear Free Shelter Program

Certification

15.0 / 15%

3. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Protocols for Shelters Group Assignment

10.0/ 10%

4.Discussions (Forum) Posts x 2

10.0 / 10% (5.0/5% Each x 2)

5.Short Answer Assignments x 2

10.0 / 10% (5.0/5% Each x 2)

6. Multiple Choice Quiz

15.0 / 10%

7. Wellness and Euthanasia Case Scenarios Group Assignment

10.0 / 10%

8. Enrichment Activity/Toy Design for JSAL

5.0 / 5 %

9.  Shelter Visit and Analysis Utilizing  the ASPCA Shelter Care Checklists  

Pass/Fail

10. HQHV Spay and Neuter Surgical Techniques and Medical Protocols Lab  

Pass/Fail

5

A+

4

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3

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2

C

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Poor

Average

Excellent

1. Completeness

Student directly answers each question and provides required number of examples.

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2. Knowledge

Student correctly defines key terms and concepts and makes appropriate reference to guidelines and standards from veterinary medicine, and shelter medicine specifically.

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3. Analysis

Student clearly and concisely describes analytical thought process, provides clear explanations, and utilizes appropriate examples to support points.

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4. Written Skills and Communication

Student utilizes scientific and professional language, minimal errors in grammar and spelling.

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Total Score and Comments

5

A+

4

A

3

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2

C

1

D

0

F

Poor

Average

Excellent

1. Completeness

• Student (s) provides a thorough analysis of the current protocols and practices being utilized at the shelter.
• Student (s) provides shelter with appropriate and practical recommendations for improvements to their current protocols.

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2. Knowledge

•     Student (s) correctly defines key terms and concepts and makes appropriate reference to guidelines and standards from veterinary medicine, including the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.

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3. Analysis

•     Student (s) clearly and concisely describes analytical thought process, provides clear explanations, and utilizes appropriate examples to support points.

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4. Written/Verbal Skills and Communication

• Student (s) utilizes scientific and professional language, minimal errors in grammar, spelling, pronunciation.
• Student (s) drafts an SOP in a concise, simple stepstep description that can be followed by all staff and volunteers at the shelter. Pictures can also be included.
• Student (s) also includes a written 500 words or less summary OR 10 minutes or less video presentation of their recommendations.

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5

A+

4

A

3

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2

C

1

D

0

F

Poor

Average

Excellent

1. Completeness

Student provides a thorough and complete response to address all components of the discussion prompt.

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3.0

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2. Knowledge

• Student correctly defines key terms and concepts and makes appropriate reference to guidelines and from veterinary medicine.
• Student applies class content (lecture/lab material) in an appropriate manner to post.

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3. Analysis

Student clearly and concisely describes analytical thought process, provides clear explanations, and utilizes appropriate examples to support points.

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4. Written Skills and Communication •        Student utilizes scientific and professional language, minimal errors in grammar and spelling.

•     Student adheres to word limit (250 words or less).

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4.0

5.0

5.Student Engagement

• Student responds to 1-2 other posts, with professional, insightful, constructive, relevant feedback.
• Student provides relevant and constructive feedback and recommendation to one group presentation.
• Students encourages further discussion in the post through a built upon/refuted point or additional question.

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Total Score and Comments

5

A+

4

A

3

B

2

C

1

D

0

F

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Average

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1. Completeness

Student directly answers each question and provides required number of examples.

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2. Knowledge

Student correctly defines key terms and concepts and makes appropriate reference to guidelines and standards from veterinary medicine, and shelter medicine specifically.

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3. Analysis

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Student clearly and concisely describes analytical thought process, provides clear explanations, and utilizes appropriate examples to support points.

4. Written Skills and Communication

Student utilizes scientific and professional language, minimal errors in grammar and spelling.

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Total Score and Comments

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Excellent

1. Completeness

• Student (s) explains and details argument in support of and against euthanasia. 
• Student (s) provides a thorough and complete response to address all components of the discussion prompt.

1. The emotional impact of the euthanasia decision on veterinarians, support staff, volunteers, the community, and the public image of the shelter.
2. Justification in support of euthanasia.
3. Justification against euthanasia.
4. Any legal or technical considerations of euthanasia relevant to your arguments.
5. Exploration of alternative options to euthanasia.

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2. Knowledge

• Student (s) correctly defines key terms and concepts and makes appropriate reference to guidelines and from veterinary medicine.
• Student (s) applies class content (lecture/lab material) in an appropriate manner to post.

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3. Analysis

Student (s) clearly and concisely describes analytical thought process, provides clear explanations, and utilizes appropriate examples to support points.

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4. Written Skills and Communication

• Student (s) utilizes scientific and professional language, minimal errors in grammar and spelling.
• Student (s) adheres to word limit (500 words or less).

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Total Score and Comments

5

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Poor

Average

Excellent

1. Completeness

• Student provides a thorough analysis of the physical, medical, and behavioral needs of JSAL patients.
• Student provides a thorough analysis of JSAL housing conditions.  

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•     Student provides JSAL Team Members with appropriate and practical recommendations, taking into account safety, affordability, and accessibility of household items.

2. Knowledge

•     Student correctly defines key terms and concepts and makes appropriate reference to guidelines and standards from veterinary medicine, including the

Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal

Shelters and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement’s (AWA) Animal Enrichment Best Practices.

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3. Analysis

Student (s) clearly and concisely describes analytical thought process, provides clear explanations, and utilizes appropriate examples to support points.

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