Essentials of Veterinary Pharmacology

This program provides a technical foundation in the movement and impact of drugs within animal systems. It covers the critical distinction between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics while outlining the physiological variables that dictate therapeutic success or failure. Participants will examine the ADME framework—absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion—and learn how species, age, and disease states influence drug efficacy. The curriculum focuses on the principles of rational drug therapy, the therapeutic index, and safety protocols to minimize adverse drug reactions in clinical veterinary practice.