Contents
- Canine Vet Trainer
- IV stand and bag
- 3 palpation bladders
- Syringe with 22-gauge needle
- 8 Fr catheter
- 8 lymph node markers
- Dog collar and tag
- Carrying bag
- Quick start guide
- Downloadable Canine Vet Trainer Curriculum
- 1-year limited warranty
Canine Vet Trainer
The Canine Vet Trainer is designed to provide consistent, hands-on practice for students learning essential veterinary procedures. About the size of a mid-sized male Labrador Retriever, this realistic trainer features movable limbs to practice proper canine restraint techniques. Students can practice a variety of procedures, including venipuncture, catheterization, bladder and lymph node palpation, and both subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
$3,299.00
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Canine Vet Trainer Curriculum
Lesson topics:
1. Basic Canine Anatomy
2. Veterinary Technician Skills
3. Bladder Issues, Palpation, and Urinary Catheterization in Dogs
Teaching hours: 3
Includes: Presentation slides, student activities, and pre- and post-assessments
Aligns to: Common Career Technical Core Standards
Alignment and Crosswalk Documents
Canine Vet Trainer Curriculum Overview
Canine Vet Trainer Curriculum Sample
Agriculture Curriculum Overview
Career Exploration Station Activity Sheet
Use our Career Exploration Station Activity Sheet to incorporate a lesson specific to career exploration.
Features
- Ideal for practicing proper restraint holdsÂ
- Fits standard muzzlesÂ
- Legs move naturally to allow for sitting and standing positionsÂ
- Use the three removable bladders to practice palpating for different scenarios: empty, full, and bladder stonesÂ
- Use the lymph node markers to test students’ knowledge of canine lymph node locations
- Students can practice palpating abnormal mandibular and popliteal lymph nodes
- Fill the included IV bag with water and hook it up to the stand for realistic blood draw practice on the jugular, cephalic, and saphenous veins
- Practice rolling the cephalic vein
FAQs
What careers would this Canine Vet Trainer help students prepare for?
Vet tech, vet assistant, veterinarian, veterinary lab technician, kennel attendant, groomer, animal trainer, animal control, breeder, zoologist, and more
What does the Canine Vet Trainer teach?
The trainer teaches canine restrain, venipuncture, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, bladder palpation, lymph node palpation, and male urinary catheterization.
How does this trainer help students?
Students can build confidence through repetition, improve technique in a lower-risk environment, and better understand how real veterinary procedures are performed.
How does the Canine Vet Trainer help educators?
It supports demonstration, guided practice and introductory assessment, while making hands-on veterinary instruction easier to deliver consistently across student groups.
Is this trainer easy to use in the classroom?
Yes, it’s designed to fit naturally into classroom and lab instruction. It also includes supporting curriculum materials for quick implementation.
Can students use the Canine Vet Trainer independently?
Yes, it works well for repeated practice station, guided lab time, and supervised independent skill-building activities.
Will students really use it?
Yes, hands-on veterinary skills are highly engaging, especially when students can see and practice realistic procedures that connect directly to careers they’re interested in.
What classes would this trainer benefit?
This canine vet trainer would be great for introductory agriculture classes including biology, anatomy, physiology, zoology, microbiology, animal husbandry, animal science, veterinary science, vet assisting, and more
Can middle school students use this trainer?
Yes! We recommend two trainers for a 20-student classroom. Plus, this trainer is great for middle school career exploration in veterinary technician careers.
Can this trainer be used for career exploration?
Yes! This trainer can be used for exploring careers in animal systems as well as veterinary technology, clinical pathology, surgery, and nutrition.
It works well with our FREE career exploration lesson plans for veterinary technicians
The trainer can be used with the following scenario cards to deepen student understanding of related careers: Agriculture; Vet Tech; and Food Processing, Production, and Safety
What size dog is this trainer most like?
The trainer most closely represents the male, Labrador Retriever dog breed.
Can fluids be used with this trainer?
Yes! Liquids are optional for added realism during blood draws. However, fluids should not be used during catheterization and injection practice.
How does this canine trainer differ from your other canine manikins?
Use this chart to compare the functions and features of our canine trainers:
Canine Manikins Comparison Chart
How many trainers would you recommend for a 20-student classroom?
We recommend two trainers for a 20-student classroom.
How does this trainer fit in a veterinary science pathway program?
The Canine Vet Trainer makes a great addition to a Small Animal Veterinary Practices course in a vet science program. See our Veterinary Science Pathway Chart for more information.
Do you offer product support?
Yes! Our product support team is available M-F 8am-5pm Central Time via phone, email or chat. Contact customer support here
What other program support do you provide?
We offer free webinars, blogs, and classroom resources to help your program succeed
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Specifications
- Dimensions (standing): 36″ x 12″ x 18″
- Weight: 6 lbs.
Resources
Customer Story – KY High School Uses Hands-On Vet Science Tools in Animal Science Courses
Blog – 11 Agriculture Learning Aids for Middle School Career Exploration
Blog – Veterinary Science Program Success: Tools, Tips, and Best Practices
Blog – Teach Canine Care to Vet Science Students with This Unique Trainer
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