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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the management, husbandry, and basic veterinary care for large animal species; including the horse, cow, pig, sheep, and goat. Principles of basic dietary requirements, sanitation, handling and housing of large animals. Techniques in restraint, taking of vital signs, administering medications, grooming and sample collection for basic laboratory tests. Additionally, each student will rotate sanitation and nursing care for resident Program animals. Prerequisites: Admission to the VETT Program or permission of Coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
Small animal anesthesiology is the emphasis of this course with intensive study and application of a wide range of anesthetics; including commonly used injectable and inhalant protocols. Surgical preparation and assistance, patient monitoring, postoperative procedures, parenteral fluid administration, blood transfusion, and many other nursing techniques will be practiced. Additionally each student will rotate sanitation and nursing care for resident Program animals. Prerequisites: All prior VETT courses with a grade of 'C' or better.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to laboratory procedures which will include: parasitology emphasis, fecal analysis, urinalysis, and hematology, including blood cell counts and blood cell identification. Prerequisites: All prior VETT courses with a grade of 'C' or better.
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3.00 Credits
Office management principles and procedures relevant to veterinary medicine are surveyed. Includes practical interpersonal communication and customer relations skills, professional correspondence, appointment scheduling, financial record keeping, and the orientation to and application of veterinary practice management software. Legal and ethical considerations regarding medical records and office organization are introduced. Hands-on microcomputer training will be provided. Requires admission to VETT program or Coordinator approval.
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6.00 Credits
Practical veterinary technical skills development in an approved work site. Students must work a total of 384 hours directly under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian while applying skills acquired from previous academic preparation. The student, employer, and program coordinator will develop a written competency-based learning plan with specific learning objectives. Prerequisites: All prior VETT courses with a grade of 'C' or better.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to microorganisms. Consideration will be given primarily to pathogenic microorganisms related to veterinary medicine; including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Emphasis will be placed on sanitation, disinfectants, aseptic technique, sterilization techniques, zoonosis, and related public health concerns. Prerequisite: All prior VETT courses with a grade of 'C' or better.
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of VT 1234 laboratory procedures which will include blood chemistry analysis, cytology, specialized blood testing techniques, as well as a review of parasitology, urinalysis, and hematology. Prerequisites: All prior VT courses with a grade of 'C' or better.
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4.00 Credits
Techniques required to assist the veterinarian in the care and treatment of laboratory animals, birds, exotic, and wild animals. Restraint and handling, identification, blood collection, medication, anesthesia, and specimen collection. Supervisory skills for laboratory animal research are covered. Additionally, each student will rotate sanitation and nursing care for resident Program animals. Prerequisites: All prior VT courses with a grade of 'C' or better.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of small animal anesthesiology, surgical assisting, and practice of techniques in radiology, bandaging, casting, intravenous and urinary catheterization, surgical preparations, postoperative procedures, as well as application of common nursing techniques. Lecture will discuss non-infectious diseases of dogs and cats to include gastroenterology, nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, wound management and bandaging, emergency nursing and toxicology. Additionally, each student will rotate sanitation and nursing care for resident program animals. Prerequisites: All prior VETT courses with a grade of 'C' or better.
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3.00 Credits
Basic principles of drug therapy in the veterinary practice are studied. Coverage of the major classes of drugs, drug interactions, delivery routes, dosage calculations, dispensary protocols and inventory control. Prerequisites: All prior VT courses with a grade of 'C' or better.
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