24 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 100Introduction to Animal Science4
Surveys the common breeds of small and large domestic animals, including identification, management, and restraint. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Presents basic information about assisting the veterinarian. Includes information about companion animals, primarily dogs and cats. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
VET 102Care and Maintenance of Small Domestic Animals3
Presents basic information about general and veterinary management of small domestic animals, especially dogs and cats. Provides information concerning animal and human safety, animal restraint, nutrition, common diseases, medical terminology, medical history, and other topics related to the care and maintenance of small animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
Presents basic information about common business procedures used in veterinary practice. Includes client and staff relationships and veterinary regulations. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
Introduces the role of veterinary technicians in veterinary practice. Includes medical terminology, ethics, professionalism, and basic concepts of patient care. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Introduces the structure and function of the animal and of all the organ systems of common domestic animals. Includes histology, embryology, and genetics. Includes laboratory dissection and demonstrations. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Introduces techniques in hematology, urinalysis, and parasitology. Includes other laboratory tests performed in veterinary practice. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
VET 118Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Assistants3
Introduces basic behavior and low-stress handling techniques and concepts as they apply to dogs and cats in the veterinary setting. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
VET 120Veterinary Medical Terminology and Calculations3
Presents medical terminology and medical calculations used in the practice of veterinary technology. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program.
Presents advanced clinical techniques commonly performed in veterinary practice. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Presents advanced topics in the management of the surgical patient. Provides laboratory experience in management of anesthesia and surgical assistance in addition to preoperative and postoperative care of patients. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 per week. Total 5 hours per week. Prerequisite: VET 121. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Surveys infectious and non-infectious diseases of domestic animals, including aspects of disease such as etiology, clinical signs, treatment, prevention, and pathology. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Expands concepts introduced in VET 115 including clinical chemistry, cytology, and other laboratory tests performed in veterinary practice. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: VET 115. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Studies drugs and other medical substances of veterinary importance. Includes their characteristics, usage, measurement, dosage, administration, and pharmacy management. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
VET 217Introduction to Laboratory, Zoo and Wildlife Medicine2
Focuses on the identification, captive management, restraint and diseases of fish, reptiles, birds, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, primates, wild carnivores, and wild herbivores. Presents the fields of laboratory research zoological medicine. Lecture 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
VET 218Laboratory, Zoo, and Wildlife Medical Techniques1
Focuses on current medical techniques used to care for exotic pets, wildlife, zoological, and laboratory animals. This course is supplemental laboratory and field experience for VET 217. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Presents advanced clinical techniques commonly performed in veterinary practice. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: VET 121. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Presents advanced clinical techniques commonly performed in veterinary practice. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: VET 221. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Introduces common business procedures used in veterinary practice. Includes bill collection, appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, record keeping, merchandising, drug ordering and inventory control, and supervision of employees. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Teaches basic behavior concepts as they apply to dogs, cats, and horses. Stresses prevention and treatment of behavior problems. Lecture 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: VET 105. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Enhances student knowledge of equine medicine, equipment, diagnostics, and techniques. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: VET 121.
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
VET 295Topics In: Introduction to Laboratory, Zoo and Wildlife Medicine Lab1
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. Focuses on the identification, captive management, restraint and diseases of fish, reptiles, birds, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, primates, wild carnivores, and wild herbivores. Presents the fields of laboratory research zoological medicine. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
