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  • Veterinary Education
  • Animal-Assisted Interventions
  • Pharmacy Practice

Background:

  • Traditional veterinary therapeutics courses may benefit from innovative teaching methods.
  • Active learning strategies are increasingly recognized for their educational impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of animal-centered activities on student learning outcomes in veterinary therapeutics.
  • To explore how hands-on animal interactions influence the development of professional skills and attitudes.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research methodology employed.
  • Analysis of reflective commentary from students participating in animal-centered activities.

Main Results:

  • Animal-centered activities effectively engage students and enhance understanding and application of veterinary therapeutics.
  • Key themes identified include professional caring, empathy, compassion, and self-awareness.
  • Direct correlation observed between animal interactions and the development of caring behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Animal-centered learning provides a unique environment for applying veterinary pharmacy knowledge to patient care.
  • Utilizing animals in veterinary courses is a successful active-learning strategy.
  • This approach aids pharmacy students in cultivating essential caring attitudes and behaviors for future practice.