Title: Identify current and emerging technologies and advances in veterinary science.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Exploring Emerging Technologies in Veterinary Sciences

Identification may include researching, listing, and defining recent and/or emerging technological tools and advances in the field such as use of

- digital radiology
- ultrasonography
- specialized surgical techniques
- specialized drug therapies
- regenerative therapies (e.g., stem cell therapy)
- prosthetics (3D printing)
- complementary medicine (e.g., chiropractic, acupuncture, laser therapy, and herbal therapies)
- referral practices (diagnostics, internal medicine, surgery, oncology)
- social media.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important for a veterinary assistant or technician to be knowledgeable about emerging technologies and the latest advances in veterinary sciences?
- What resources are needed by a veterinary assistant to keep abreast of the newest technologies and advances?
- How can an animal health care worker be sure he/she is up to date on the latest advances in the field?
- Why would one use alternative medicine on an animal?
- What are some specialized drug therapies used on animals?