19 courses with the subject VETT, 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.
VETT 1010Introduction to Veterinary Technology3
This course introduces students to the Veterinary Technology profession, medical terminology and record keeping. The technicians role in veterinary ethics, legal regulations, the veterinary team, and the human animal bond will be emphasized throughout the course. Common animal breeds, general principles of behavior, hospital care, handling equipment, and hospital management are presented. This course includes a 45 hour clinical experience observing in an animal hospital.
VETT 1600Care and Management of Exotic and Laboratory Animals3
This course will introduce students to the many facets of exotic and laboratory animal care and management. Emphasis will be placed on the laws and ethics governing animal research as well as the unique features of each species and how these features affect housing and nutritional needs. Registration for both the lecture and lab is required.
VETT 2020Small Animal Management and Clinical Procedures0
0 TO 4 This course will focus on the fundamentals of veterinary nursing knowledge and skills for dogs and cats. Topics will include behavior, nutrition, handling, disease recognition, prevention and treatment as well as other topics associated with canine and feline health. The laboratory exercises will focus on the clinical skills associated with nursing in the small animal practice such as blood draws, catheter placement, bandaging, and CPR. Registration for both the lecture and lab is required. In addition, students will be required to participate in animal care rotations.
BIOL 2720 with a C- or better and VETT 1010 with a C- or better Advanced Coursework: ADV
VETT 2100Veterinary Clinical Technology and Laboratory Procedures4
This course illustrates the importance of laboratory procedures and clinical technology in veterinary medicine. The clinical examination of blood, urine, feces, and cytological samples will be used to demonstrate the diagnostic value of laboratory results. Registration for both the lecture and lab is required.
VETT 2200Large Animal Management and Clinical Procedures0
0 TO 4 This course will focus on the fundamentals related to the veterinary technician and large animal practice. Topics will include anatomy and physiology, nutrition, handling, disease recognition, prevention and treatment as well as other topics associated to equine and production animals. Clinical procedures will be practiced in the laboratory portion of the course at area large animal facilities. Registration for both the lecture and lab is required. 45 hours of clinical experiences will be gained during this course.
BIOL 2720 with a C- or better and VETT 1010 with a C- or better Advanced Coursework: ADV
VETT 2300Digital Diagnostic Imaging4
This course emphasizes techniques involved in the acquisition, digital management, and manipulation of radiographic, electrocardiographic and ultrasound images. Focus will be placed on the skills necessary to produce images of diagnostic quality and the theory of how these images are produced. Students must register for both lecture and lab.
This course will familiarize the student with dosage, mechanisms of action, routes of administration, and known toxicities of the commonly used drugs in veterinary medicine. Emphasis will be placed on dosage calculations and drug dispensing as it relates to the veterinary technician.
VETT 2500Surgical Nursing, Anesthesia, and Pain Management0
0 TO 4 This course acquaints the student with pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative responsibilities of the veterinary technician. Topics include drug and fluid calculations, patient monitoring, and care of the surgical suite and surgical instruments. Laboratory procedures will include surgical preparation, anesthesia, surgical assisting, post-operative care and client communication. Registration for both the lecture and lab is required. Students will also be required to participate in animal care rotations. This course includes 45 hours of clinical experience.
VETT 2020 , VETT 2100 , VETT 2200 ,and VETT 2400 with C- or better
VETT 2920Clinical Experience3
This course enables the student to apply knowledge and hone skills acquired in previous courses by spending 120 hours in the veterinary clinic setting. Experience will be gained in duties that are regularly performed by a licensed or certified veterinary technician under the guidance of veterinarians and qualified clinic personnel.
VETT 2020 and VETT 2100 and VETT 2200 and VETT 2400 with a C- or better
VETT 2999Professional Development and Jurisprudence3
This capstone course serves as a culminating experience where students synthesize and summarize material learned in the program to earn and maintain licensure in veterinary medicine.
BIOL 2710 , BIOL 2720 , VETT 1010 , VETT 1600 , VETT 2020 , VETT 2100 , VETT 2200 , and VETT 2400 with a C- or better in all
VETT 3010Contemporary Issues in Veterinary Medicine3
This course will explore the trends and issues that relate to veterinary medicine. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the veterinary technician and the issues that directly affect the veterinary technician profession.
VETT 3020Animal Behavior for the Veterinary Technician3
This course will familiarize the student with the role of the veterinary technician in regard to companion animal behaviors commonly encountered in practice. Topics addressed will be the underlying cause of common behaviors, companion animal communication, strategies for behavior modification, client communication, and creating a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, client and veterinary team.
Shelter medicine has emerged as a veterinary specialty as a result of the realization that medicine and care of the animals within shelters is far different than caring for pets. This course will introduce the student to the basic principles in shelter medicine. Topics will include housing, husbandry, behavior, and infectious disease of various species of animals that inhabit animal shelters.
This course will illustrate the aspects of animal nutrition with a focus on nutritional requirements and management of the domestic animals. The course will establish the understanding of basic nutrition by looking at energy and nutrients and how these are utilized in the body.
The study of animal reproduction is of great importance in veterinary medicine. This course will cover reproduction in several companion species, both large and small, but will emphasize large animals where reproduction is of the utmost importance in production. In this course students will be familiarized with the many aspects of animal reproduction including topics such as cycle manipulation, embryo transfer, timed insemination, dystocia, and pregnancy support methods.
It has been postulated that approximately 75% of emerging diseases are zoonotic. This statement makes the role of the veterinary professional pivotal in preventing, and recognizing, diseases in both animal and human populations. This course will explore the type, transmission, immune response, recognition, prevention, and management of zoonotic diseases.
This course will focus on selected topics in veterinary medicine. Topics will vary, but could include dentistry, zoo medicine, wildlife medicine, internal medicine, fear free, behavior, advanced exotics, comparative anatomy and physiology, veterinary practice management, etc.
BIOL 2710 and BIOL 2720 and ( VETT 1010 or BIOL 1700 ) with a C- or better in all
VETT 4500Case Studies in Veterinary Medicine3
This course is intended to challenge student understanding from earlier courses in the veterinary technician program. The course will require students to apply previous knowledge and evaluate decisions from case study presentations.
There are many areas within veterinary medicine that lead to specialties. This course will enable students to explore these specialties and develop skills that will help prepare them if the student chooses to pursue certification in a veterinary technician specialty.
