Contents
- Canine Vital Signs Trainer
- Thermometer
- Urine collector
- Fecal loop
- Simulated Stool
- Collection container
- (2) 60-mL syringes
- 5 thermometer sleeves
- Cleaning tool
- Storage bag
- Downloadable Canine Vital Signs Curriculum
- 1-year limited warranty
Canine Vital Signs Trainer
The Canine Vital Signs Trainer is a realistic, hands-on teaching tool designed to help students build essential veterinary skills through guided canine health assessments. This trainer allows users to practice measuring heart rate, respiration rate, and temperature, while providing opportunities to collect simulated urine and fecal samples. Students can engage in realistic scenarios, practice safe restraint techniques, and build confidence performing routine checkups—preparing them for real-world clinical environments and animal care careers.
$2,749.00
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Canine Vital Signs Curriculum
Lesson topics:
1. Landmarks for Vital Signs
2. Proper Heart and Breath Rate and Temperature Check
3. Urine and Fecal Sample Procedures
Teaching hours: 6
Includes: Presentation slides, student activities, and assessment tools
Aligns to: National AFNR Common Career Technical Standards
Canine Vital Signs Curriculum Overview
Features
- Realistic canine trainer for hands-on practice with basic veterinary procedures
- Simulated heart rate, breathing rate, and temperature for life-like vital signs assessment
- Collectible simulated urine and fecal samples
- Opportunities for safe canine restraint technique practice
- Scenario-based learning activities to simulate common clinical situations
- Durable design for repeated classroom use
- Supports veterinary science curriculum at the high school and post-secondary level
FAQs
What vital signs can students assess with this trainer?
Students can evaluate canine heart rate, lung sounds, chest movement, and temperature as well as practice collecting urine and fecal samples.
How does the trainer support hands-on learning?
Learners use stethoscopes to hear various heart and lung rates, observe chest movement, perform rectal temperature checks, and practice clean sample collection—all with built-in scenarios for skill application.
Is curriculum included?
Yes. The included lessons cover stethoscope use, vital signs assessment, and ethical considerations of sample collection, with video, lecture, and hands-on components.
Who is this product designed for?
This trainer is ideal for high school and introductory post-secondary veterinary science programs focusing on animal care, vital signs, and vet clinic procedures.
What standards and certifications does it align with?
The trainer aligns with AFNR, TEKS, and Tennessee state standards and supports prep for certifications like NAVTA, NOCTI, Elanco, and Agrilife Veterinary Assistant (TX).
Can this be used to prepare for FFA competitions?
Yes. It’s a valuable tool for preparing students for the FFA Veterinary Science CDE and other competitive events.
How many dog health scenarios are included?
The trainer features 11 prebuilt scenarios that simulate a variety of common canine health conditions.
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?
It depends on your budget and how you want to implement the trainer. In general, we recommend two trainers for a 20-student classroom.
How does this trainer fit in a veterinary science pathway program?
The Canine Vital Signs 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.
What other program support do you provide?
We offer free webinars, blogs, and classroom resources to help your program succeed.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 26″ x 20″ x 10″
- Weight: 12 lbs.
Resources
Webinar – Starting and Engaging Veterinary Science Pathway Program
Webinar – Tools for Teaching Vet Science Foundational Skills
Blog – Veterinary Science Program Success: Tools, Tips, and Best Practices
Blog – Every Vet Science Classroom Needs This Animal Care Trainer
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