Is your child interested in becoming a veterinarian one day? If so, you're in the right place! Our Shelter Vet Camp is designed to immerse students in the world of shelter medicine. Opportunities are available for grades 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8.
Camp descriptions and dates
Students in grades 3-4 will practice surgery skills on a pretend patient, design a blood model, learn to identify healthy and unhealthy animals, and more.
Camp dates
- Check back soon for Fall 2023 Shelter Vet Camp dates!
Students in grades 5-6 will have the opportunity to watch shelter medicine in action and practice real skills used by veterinary staff, such as administering pretend vaccinations, performing mock blood draws, and listening to animal heartbeats.
Camp dates
- Saturday, May 20, 9 AM – 12 PM, Golden Valley
Check back soon for Fall 2023 Shelter Vet Camp dates!
Students in grades 7-8 will take a deeper dive into common shelter illnesses, monitor sick animals and discuss shelter treatment plans. They will also observe a spay and neuter surgery and practice their suturing skills.
Camp dates
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Saturday, May 13, 9 AM – 12 PM, Golden Valley
Check back soon for Fall 2023 Shelter Vet Camp dates!