1Demonstrate basic safety, husbandry, and restraint of dogs, cats, food animals, and horses.

2Demonstrate basic principles of hygiene and bio-security.

3Demonstrate ability to take, record, and communicate appropriate history information.

4Demonstrate safe and appropriate administration of medications per oz. to dogs, cats, food animals, and horses.

5Demonstrate correct calculation of IV fluid dosing.

6Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical equipment use.

7Demonstrate knowledge of surgical instrumentation, needles, and suture material.

8Demonstrate ability to perform complete basic physical examination of a dog, cat, food animal, and horse.

9Demonstrate effective use of non-verbal communication.

10Demonstrate an understanding of stress management techniques.

11Demonstrate an understanding of social media's impact on a professional career and client relationships.

12Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of collegiality with respect to competition and the impact of dishonesty in a professional setting.

13Demonstrate an awareness of the risks for and methods for prevention of suicide.

14Demonstrate an understanding of the definition of cyberbullying and methods to protect yourself.

15Demonstrate an ability to manage conflict within the veterinary team.

16Demonstrate an understanding of the laws and policies of veterinary medicine.

17Demonstrate an understanding of USDA identification techniques.