19 courses with the subject VET, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
VET 113Vet Breeds, Husbandry & Nutrition2
This course covers the breed characteristics, husbandry techniques, and nutritional needs of various animal species. Topics include physiological data, animal health management, basic care and husbandry, as well as the principles of nutrition. Upon completion students will learn to identify animal breeds, understand physiological data, discuss husbandry techniques, and formulate appropriate diets based on the nutritional needs of various species.
This course covers the structure and function of the animal body with emphasis on the similarities and differences among domestic animals. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of the major physiological systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify relevant anatomical structure and describe basic physiological processes of the major body systems.
This course covers the basic medical terminology required for veterinary technicians. Topics include the pronunciation, spelling and definition of word parts and vocabulary terms unique to the anatomy, clinical pathology, and treatment of animals. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic medical terms as they relate to veterinary medicine.
VET 127Veterinary Infectious & Parasitic Diseases3
This course covers the common internal and external parasites of various animal species, as well as basic immunology, fundamentals of disease processes, and common infectious diseases of animals and their prevention. Emphasis is placed on selected laboratory diagnosis of the most common forms of the parasite through fecal, blood, urine, and skin examination. Upon completion, students should be able to identify common parasites and discuss life-cycles, describe basic disease and immunological processes, recognize infections and zoonotic diseases, and discuss prevention strategies and parasite detection and disease diagnosis.
This course includes the fundamental study of hematology, hemostasis, and urinalysis. Emphasis is placed on basic hematology and urinalysis technique, manual skill development, instrumentation, quality control, and applications to veterinary science. Upon completion, students should be able to perform manual and automated CBCs, hemostatic assays, urinalyses, and maintain laboratory equipment and quality control.
This course introduces basic practices and techniques of the veterinary clinic and biomedical research fields for laboratory species. Topics include physical exam, husbandry, housing, sanitation, restraint and handling, administration of medications, and grooming. Upon completion, students should be able to properly restrain, medicate, examine, groom, and maintain each of the species studied.
This course is designed to teach basic administrative techniques, client communication skills, veterinary professional support services, and regulations pertaining to veterinary medicine. Topics include record keeping, telephone techniques, professional liability, office procedures, state and national regulatory laws, human relations, and animal welfare. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate effective communication techniques, office procedures, and knowledge of regulatory laws and issues relating to animal welfare.
This course covers basic anesthetic techniques, sample collection, surgical assistance instrumentation and sterile techniques, patient record keeping, and introduces emergency care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, radiology and dentistry skills. Topics include injectable and gas anesthesia, instrument identification and care, sterile surgical technique, specimen collection and processing, basic radiology and dentistry techniques and maintenance of patient records. Upon completion, students should be able to administer and monitor anesthesia, assist in surgical procedures, collect specimens, and maintain surgical records.
This course covers advanced anesthetic techniques, special radiographic techniques, advanced dentistry, sample collection and processing, bandaging, and emergency and critical care procedures. Topics include induction and maintenance of anesthesia, radiographic contrast studies, advanced dentistry, external coaptation, intensive care procedures, and advanced sample collection techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in sample collection, radiology, anesthesia, critical care and emergency procedures, and dentistry.
This course covers drugs used in veterinary medicine, focusing on drug classification, methods of action, administration, effects, side effects, storage, and handling. Topics include medical math, pharmacokinetics, drug classes, dosage calculations, routes of medication administration, recognition of adverse reactions, and how to maintain pharmaceutical records and inventory. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate medications and properly handle and document pharmaceutical materials.
This course expands upon drugs used in veterinary medicine, focusing on advanced drug classification, methods of action, administration, effects, side effects, storage, and handling. Emphasis is placed on advanced medical math, pharmacokinetics, client communication, and drug interactions. Students will learn dosage calculations, routes of medication administration, recognition of adverse reactions, and how to maintain pharmaceutical records and inventory. Upon completion, students will be able to accurately calculate medications and dilutions, and properly handle and document pharmaceutical materials.
This course covers topics relevant to the medical and surgical techniques for the common domestic large animal species. Topics include physical exam, restraint, sample collection, bandaging, emergency treatment, surgical and obstetrical procedures and instruments, herd health, and lameness topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform restraint, examination, and sample collection; assist surgical, obstetrical, and emergency procedures; and discuss herd health.
This course expands on topics relevant to the medical and surgical techniques for the common domestic large animal species. Topics include physical exam, restraint, sample collection, bandaging, emergency treatment, surgical and obstetrical procedures and instruments, herd health, and lameness. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform restraint, examination, and sample collection; assist surgical, obstetrical, and emergency procedures; and discuss herd health.
This course covers hematology, serology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histology, and cytology, focusing on sample collection and preparation for histological and cytological analysis. Emphasis is placed on the study of disease processes, pathology fundamentals, and pathologic changes in common animal diseases. Upon completion, students will be able to collect, prepare, and analyze samples; follow quality control and safety procedures; perform microbiological tests; identify histopathologic changes; and properly collect and submit specimens.
This course covers advanced hematology, serology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histology, and cytology, focusing on sample collection and preparation for histological and cytological analysis. Emphasis is placed on the study of disease processes, pathology fundamentals, and pathologic changes in common animal diseases. Upon completion, students will be able to collect, prepare, and analyze samples; follow quality control and safety procedures; perform microbiological tests; identify histopathologic changes; and properly collect and submit specimens.
This course introduces various topics regarding non-traditional animal species including reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, birds, and aquatic species. Topics include anatomy and physiology, husbandry aspects, medical care and pathophysiology. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss appropriate care, handling, and management of various exotic animal species.
This course provides students with hands-on, practical veterinary experience to expand their knowledge and develop proficiency in essential clinical skills. Emphasis is placed on completing a minimum of 120 cumulative contact hours in an approved clinical setting under the mentorship of a credentialed veterinary technician or licensed veterinarian. Upon completion, students will reinforce competency in assigned clinical tasks, adherence to professional standards, and completion of performance evaluations.
This course provides students with hands-on, practical veterinary experience to expand their knowledge and develop proficiency in essential clinical skills. Emphasis is placed on completing a minimum of 120 cumulative contact hours in an approved clinical setting under the mentorship of a credentialed veterinary technician or licensed veterinarian. Upon completion, students will reinforce competency in assigned clinical tasks, adherence to professional standards, and completion of performance evaluations.
This course is designed to integrate and reinforce knowledge and skills acquired throughout the Veterinary Medical Technology program in preparation for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). Emphasis is placed on comprehensive review, case studies, and critical thinking in accordance with AVMA CVTEA essential competencies. Upon completion, students should be able to apply critical reasoning to clinical scenarios and exhibit readiness for the VTNE.
