VETN110 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 4-0-4
This course will introduce the student to the field of Veterinary Technology. Animal behavior, species and breed identification, medical terminology and occupational safety will be covered. In addition, students will get an overview of managing the reception area of a veterinary hospital including how to maintain medical records, organize inventory and dispense prescriptions. Handling various customer situations will be emphasized. Ethical and legal issues in veterinary medicine will also be discussed. This course will include lecture material, class discussions, student presentations and the use of veterinary office software. Prerequisite: Accuplacer testing and placement into college level English, Math and Reading. Corequisite: CIS110.
VETN114 Veterinary Pharmacology 1-0-1
This course will cover basic pharmacology for the veterinary technician with focus in private practice. It will cover basic classes of drugs with an emphasis on client education, side effects and dosage calculations.
Prerequisite: BIOL111 and VETN110 Corequisite: BIOL121 and VETN121
VETN121 Veterinary Clinical Methods I 3-3-4
Small animal medical nursing procedures are introduced. Elements include restraint, aspects of the history and physical exam, specimen collection, administration of medications and treatments, diseases, nutritional supplementation, and the basics of preventative health care. The lab provides hands-on practice using models and the animal patient. This course will provide the foundation by which the student will progress to their summer clinical affiliations. Prerequisites: VETN110, BIOL111 Corequisite: BIOL121
VETN130 Veterinary Clinical Affiliation I 0-24-4
This eight-week summer session provides students with supervised hands-on work experience with live animals in selected clinical settings. Following sequential steps from basic to complex, learners build correlation of theoretical content to clinical performance. Prerequisites: VETN110, VETN114, VETN 121, BIOL111, BIOL121.
VETN210 Veterinary Clinical Methods II 2-3-3
This course is designed to provide the student with a strong background in veterinary surgical nursing and assistance. Surgical interventions, as well as sterilization, disinfection, and aseptic technique are covered. Anesthesia and monitoring the surgical patient is emphasized. Specialized clinical procedures are also covered that build on techniques learned during VETN 121 and the student's clinical affiliation. Prerequisite: VETN130.
VETN212 Laboratory Animal Science 2-2-3
This course provides students with an understanding of the principles and practices of laboratory animal science. Research methods, care and handling of laboratory animals and legal regulations pertaining to animal welfare and research procedures are incorporated. Students also become familiar with handling, basic care and diseases of the popular small pets including guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, birds and reptiles. Prerequisite: VETN130.
VETN215 Large Animal Management 2-2-3
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the care, handling, and restraint of large animals commonly encountered in veterinary practice. Preventive medicine, nutritional requirements, injury and wound care, and common medical and surgical interventions in the care of equine, dairy, and other large animals are explored. Laboratory sessions provide hands-on opportunities at local dairy and horse farms. Prerequisite: VETN130.
VETN220 Veterinary Clinical Pathology I 2-3-3
This course provides the student with an overview of the study of disease processes as well as diagnostic tests and laboratory technique. Hands-on lab experience is gained in areas of parasitology, hematology, urinalysis and basic x-ray technology. Prerequisite: VETN130 and CHEM110 or CHEM115 or permission of the instructor.
VETN221 Veterinary Clinical Pathology II 2-3-3
VETN221 is a continuation of VETN220. The student will continue to develop skills utilized in the veterinary clinical laboratory. Elements of clinical microbiology, virology, cytology, and specialized diagnostic tests are covered. Laboratory sessions focus on clinical microbiology but also offer exposure to serology, cytology and necropsy. Prerequisites: VETN220.
VETN222 Veterinary Clinical Affiliation II 0-18-6
Clinical Affiliation II is a continuation of VETN130, Clinical Affiliation I. The objective of this course is to provide the student with practical application and hands-on experience of procedures learned in VETN210 and VETN220. This course provides supervised clinical experiences in which the learner can incorporate and build upon knowledge and increase skills and self-confidence in the veterinary technician role. Prerequisite: VETN210, VETN212, VETN215, VETN220