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  • 1.00 Credits

    A student who wishes to increase his/her scope of experiences within a particular area may elect to receive credit for that work by requesting independent study. Areas for independent work could include, but are not limited to, clinical pathology at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic; additional operating room experience at any of the externship sites; large animal fi eld service through Quakertown Veterinary Clinic; additional laboratory animal medicine at research facilities; exotic or wildlife medicine; and emergency medicine. A student earns 1 credit for each 40 hours of clinical work or 1 credit per 1 hour of Lecture or 2 hours of Laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Permission of the Program Director.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to surgical principles and procedures. Topics include: asepsis operating room protocol, instrumentation, sterile technique, suture materials, suturing techniques, wound management, surgical assistance, pre and postoperative care of animals and techniques in prophylactic dentistry. An accompanying laboratory will include hands-on practice of these skills. (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours) Prerequisites: VT 217, VT 110, VT 111, CH101,VT 218 must be taken concurrently. Evidence of health insurance and immunization against rabies and tetanus as per completed Green Verifi cation Form. Students should expect to spend time outside of class completing animal care duties.
  • 12.00 Credits

    This one semester clinical experience provides the sophomore student with the opportunity to refi ne clinical skills in off-campus veterinary facilities. Students choose from a list of Collegeapproved externship sites and are trained under the supervision of certifi ed veterinary technicians or veterinarians. Approved sites include specialty, emergency and critical care animal hospitals, USDA registered research facilities, and veterinary practices that specialize in equine, feline and exotic animals. Excellent general small animal practices are also available. This course includes 12 weeks of full-time training and requires one semester of full-time tuition. Students are expected to provide their own transportation and housing. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all other degree requirements. Students may not be on academic probation and must have a GPA > 2.2 in all program, math and science courses. Completion of the "Green Verifi cation Form" as evidence that the student carries health insurance and isimmunized against rabies and tetanus.
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