VET - Veterinary Technology (VET)
VET 101 Animal Breeds and Husbandry 3 SHC
This course is a study of the various species and breeds of domestic animals commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of each breed as well as important terminology and physiological data and behavior of each species of animal.
Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3
VET 103 Veterinary Medical Terminology 2 SHC
This course introduces the fundamental principles of veterinary medical terminology. This system's approach to building the medical vocabulary is designed to complement anatomy, physiology, pathology, and related areas of veterinary medicine.
Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0
VET 104 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 3 SHC
This course provides a general survey of the functional anatomy and physiology of the domestic animals commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Dissection of representative cadavers is performed in the laboratory.
Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3
VET 105 Orientation to Veterinary Technology 1 SHC
This course is a study of the different job opportunities for a veterinary technician. In addition, the course exposes the student to key characteristics of people who are successful in the field.
Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0
VET 109 Veterinary Parasitology 2 SHC
This course is a study of domestic animal parasitology including the diagnostic laboratory skills, life cycles of parasites and both the animal and zoonotic diseases related to parasitology.
Concurrent Prerequisite: BIO 115.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3
VET 117 Animal Nutrition 2 SHC
This course is a study of the different nutrients and their functions. Evaluating foodstuffs and exploring the role of dietary management and the use of prescription diets in small animals are covered in the course.
Concurrent Prerequisite: BIO 115.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0
VET 140 Veterinary Pharmacology 2 SHC
This course is a study of the principles of pharmacology and the pharmaceutical products used in veterinary medicine.
Concurrent Prerequisite: BIO 115.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0
VET 150 Clinical Techniques I 3 SHC
This course includes a survey of the technical skills required by the veterinary technician in dealing with all domestic animals. The course includes techniques in restraint, handling, administration of medications, and collection of bodily specimens.
Concurrent Prerequisite: BIO 115.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3
VET 152 Clinical Pathology 4 SHC
This course provides a study of veterinary hematology, urology, and clinical chemistry followed by application of standard laboratory procedures and regulatory testing in each of these disciplines.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3
VET 160 Clinical Techniques II 3 SHC
This course provides a survey of technical skills required by the veterinary technician with emphasis on radiographic and anesthetic procedures.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3
VET 170 Veterinary Technician Externship 6 SHC
This course provides clinical training in the veterinary field under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian in a veterinary facility.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab/Clinical Hours: 18
VET 180 Preceptorship 2 SHC
This course includes observations in a number of different veterinary clinics. A variety of practices and clinical settings are covered.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab/Clinical Hours: 6
VET 181 Preceptorship II 3 SHC
This course offers supervised experience in a variety of veterinary clinical settings.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab/Clinical Hours: 9
VET 201 Diseases and Zoonosis 4 SHC
This course provides a study of domestic animal diseases, including their causes, symptoms, prevention, treatment, and public health significance.
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0
VET 207 Large Animal Clinical Practice 3 SHC
This course is a study of topics relevant to medical and surgical techniques of 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.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3
VET 215 Laboratory Animal Medicine 2 SHC
This course provides a study of the animals and facilities used in research procedures in medicine. The course includes equipment, aseptic techniques, vivarium management, husbandry, and disease prevention in laboratory animals.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3
VET 240 Office Management and Client Education 3 SHC
This course provides a study of office management, including the use of the computer in veterinary medical facilities. The course also includes an in-depth study of veterinary ethics and client education techniques.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0
VET 250 Clinical Techniques III 3 SHC
This course includes a survey of technical skills required by the veterinary technician with emphasis on laboratory techniques.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3
VET 260 Clinical Techniques IV 3 SHC
This course will survey technical skills required by veterinary technicians with emphasis on medical and surgical emergencies.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3
VET 270 Advanced Medical Care 3 SHC
This course provides a study of the technician's role in emergency medical and surgical procedures. This course includes a survey of diagnostic procedures.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab/Clinical Hours: 6
VET 280 Senior Seminar 1 SHC
This course allows various topics applicable to the second-year student's curriculum to be discussed in small groups. This includes, but is not limited to, issues arising from the veterinary technician externship.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0