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2.00 Credits
A clinical course designed to provide "hands-on" training for veterinary technicians. It offers an opportunity to use and perfect skills learned in other courses in a controlled situation under the direction of faculty. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Dissection, walking on field trips, and working with large animals are required. Current rabies and tetanus vaccination required. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. Prerequisites: VET 133, VET 134, VET 165, VET 247, VET 261, and VET 262 4 class hours/laboratory hours
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1.00 Credits
Principles of routine small animal husbandry. Small animal practices found in association with scientific facilities are also considered. Lab will require the daily care of animals. Current rabies and tetanus vaccination required Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. 1 lecture hour and laboratory by arrangement
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2.00 Credits
Provides knowledge and experience with exotic animals and unconventional pets. Emphasis is on the handling of animals, husbandry practices, diseases, types of medications used, and any unique biological factors of the animals--all of which are essential to the technician. Walking on field trips required Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor 2 lecture/demonstration hours
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the drugs used in veterinary medical practice, including their actions and possible interactions and side effects. Provides the knowledge needed to calculate drug dosages, administer treatments, dispense drugs to clients as prescribed by the veterinarian, and instruct clients about drug administration and precautions. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. Prerequisite: MTH 130 and a grade C or better in VET 133 and VET 134
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2.00 Credits
Introduces the principles of radiation as a diagnostic tool. X-rays and their production, differences in film types and intensifying screens, technique charts, position of the patient for radiographing, use and care of equipment, darkroom procedures and film storage, special radiographic procedures, and radiation poisoning and protection from radiation are covered. Proper methods of radiographing patients in order to produce a good quality radiograph with a minimum of risk are stressed. Current rabies and tetanus vaccination required. Students will be required to participate in radiographing animals. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. Prerequisite: C or better in VET 133, VET 140, and VET 145 Co-requisite: VET 134 1 lecture/1 laboratory hour
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2.00 Credits
Covers the principles of veterinary obstetrics and gynecology. Provides a working knowledge of normal reproductive cycles, pregnancy, gestation, and parturition, as well as of problems encountered in animal breeding. Current rabies and tetanus vaccination required. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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2.00 Credits
This is a clinical course designed for students in the Veterinary Technician Program. The course will provide clinical, hands-on experience in the areas of clinical laboratory procedures, hospitalized patient care, surgery, anesthesia, emergency procedures, radiology and dentistry. Hours will be completed in area veterinary hospitals. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. Current rabies and tetanus vaccinations are required. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET 160, VET 165, VET 247, VET 265 Co-requisite: VET 248
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2.00 Credits
Provides the opportunity to exercise and expand students' skills as veterinary technicians. Co-op students work in a local veterinary practice, zoo, laboratory facility or similar curriculum-related center. Experience will include both administrative and clinical aspects of veterinary practice. Approximately 15 - 20 hours of work per week plus a weekly seminar are required. Seminar includes discussion of topics related to success on the job and career exploration. Prerequisites: Documentation of health insurance and current rabies and tetanus vaccination. Co-requisite: VET 134 and VET 160
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2.00 Credits
Provides the opportunity to exercise and expand students' skills as veterinary technicians. Co-op students work in a local veterinary practice, zoo, laboratory facility or similar curriculum-related center. Experience will include both administrative and clinical aspects of veterinary practice. Approximately 15 - 20 hours of work per week plus a weekly seminar are required. Seminar includes discussion of topics related to success on the job and career exploration. Prerequisites: VET 247 and Documentation of health insurance and current rabies and tetanus vaccination. Co-requisite: VET 153 and VET 248
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