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4.00 Credits
Continuation of VET 133 Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals I. The digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urinary, and reproductive systems are covered. Dissection is required. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. Prerequisite: VET 133 3 class hours and 3 laboratory hours
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1.00 Credits
A prerequisite to all-clinical laboratory or veterinary science courses. Introduces routine nursing procedures such as correct animal restraint; routes of administration of medications; and the temperature, pulse, and respiration of both large and small animals. Presents the history and scope of the veterinary profession. Discusses breeds of small and large animals. A primary objective is to familiarize students with nursing procedures and the collection of samples in order to eliminate wasted time in later courses. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces basic medical terminology. Concentration will be on terms commonly used in veterinary medicine. This will facilitate and enhance students' comprehension of the material presented in subsequent medically oriented courses.
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3.00 Credits
Preparation for the business aspects of working in a veterinary practice. Provides information about veterinary practice ethics, communication skills, marketing, accounting systems, veterinary practice computer systems, and the laws of the veterinary profession. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the cause, transmission, diagnosis, prevention, and control of diseases of domestic animals from the following groups: porcine, ovine, canine, feline, equine, caprine, bovine, and avian. The public health significance of these diseases and the function of the veterinary profession in controlling and monitoring them are covered. Restricted to Veterinary and Animal Science students. Prerequisites: A grade C or better in VET 133 and VET 134; or BIO 103 or BIO 100, or BIO 107 and BIO 112.
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4.00 Credits
The course will cover representative species of the helminths, arthropods, protozoa and bacteria which are of veterinary importance to the domestic animals. Morphology, life cycles, pathology, clinical signs, treatment, prevention and control of disease, zoonotic importance will be discussed. The laboratory sessions will consist of culture and staining techniques, fecal exams, hematology, examination of fresh material, prepared slides and preserved specimens. Prerequisites: A grade C or better in VET 133, VET 140, VET 145
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4.00 Credits
Covers the common laboratory procedures performed routinely by technicians in veterinary health care facilities. The need for and basis of the procedures will be discussed, but emphasis will be placed on clinical proficiency during laboratory periods. Walking on field trips and working with large animals required. Current rabies and tetanus vaccinations required. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET 133, VET 134, VET 140 and VET 145
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1.00 Credits
Lecture and discussions by guest speakers on current literature and special topics of interest in the veterinary and animal sciences. Prerequisites: VET 201, VET 165, and VET 247
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4.00 Credits
Primarily concerned with non-surgical animal nursing practices. Designed to familiarize the student with the principles of good nursing. Emphasis is placed on management of simple fractures and wounds, fluid therapy, and various types of emergency procedures. The purpose of the course is to enable the student to deal with these procedures as they are encountered in most veterinary practices. Walking on field trips and working with large animals required. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. Current rabies and tetanus vaccinations required. Prerequisites: C or better in: VET 133, VET 134, VET 140, and VET 160 3 class hours and 3 laboratory hours
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4.00 Credits
This course provides the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to assist in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry. Areas of concentration include injectible and inhalation anesthesia, dentistry, preparation and monitoring the small animal surgical patient in anesthesia, surgical assistance, maintaining the surgical suite. Current rabies and tetanus vaccinations required. Prerequisites: C or better in: VET 247, and VET 264 3 class hours and 3 laboratory hours
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