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Survey of the veterinary medical profession and the role of the technician within the profession. Outlines job opportunities, ethics, husbandry terms for various species including breed identification, and common infectious diseases of dogs and cats.

Discussion of the handling and restraint of small animals in medical nursing. Clinical applications of veterinary nursing care. Discussion of the administration of medication as related to nursing care of the hospitalized animal.

The handling and restraint of small animals in medical nursing. Administration of medication as related to nursing care of the hospitalized animal.

Introduction to the preparation of the surgical patient, assisting the doctor in sterile surgery, pre and post-operative care of the patient, performing basic dental prophylaxis.

Basic care and treatment of exotic pet species with an overview of common medical problems and their management.

A course designed to help the Veterinary Technology student determine accurate veterinary medicine dosage calculations and conversions.

Practical experience in daily animal care for professional, stable and ward facilities. This includes maintaining hospital patient records, cleaning and sanitizing holding facilities, supplying proper nutrition, handling post-surgical patients and treatments.

Practical experience in daily animal care for professional stable and ward facilities. Procedures include cleaning and sanitizing of holding facilities, supplying proper nutrition, maintaining patient medical records, and administering treatments.

Practical experience in daily animal care for professional, stable and ward facilities. This includes maintaining hospital patient records, cleaning and sanitizing holding facilities, supplying proper nutrition, handling post-surgical patients and treatments.

Large animal husbandry techniques and procedures for basic restraint, assessment, and treatment of horses and food animals.

Study of animal body structure and function beginning with cellular components and including all major body systems.

A continuation of VT 125 to study animal body structure and function by including additional major body systems.

Veterinary Technology course that introduces the student to microorganisms of clinical importance in veterinary medicine. Emphasis will be placed on zoonoses and public health as it applies to veterinary medicine and the veterinary technician.

Overview of small animal nutrition with emphasis placed on therapeutic diets, age related dietary needs, and sound nutritional recommendations. Survey of common complementary therapies used in veterinary medicine with emphasis placed on different cultures and traditions, discerning fact from fiction, and the veterinary technician's role in complementary therapy practice.

Introductory course in a series of three courses on canine and feline behavior. The student will work to socialize and train program dogs and cats while learning about common behavioral problems/solutions seen in the veterinary field.

Culminating course in practical experience in canine and feline behavior. This is the third course in a three course series. The student will apply techniques learned in VT 160 and VT 161 on topics such as common behavioral problems/solutions seen in the veterinary field. The student will work independently and in small groups to socialize and train program dogs and cats.

Culminating course in practical experience in canine and feline behavior. This is the third course in a three course series. The student will apply techniques learned in VT 160 and VT 161 on topics such as common behavioral problems/solutions seen in the veterinary field. The student will work independently and in small groups to socialize and train program dogs and cats.

Study of blood formation, including recognition of normal and abnormal blood cells from domestic and exotic animals, and accurate performance of Complete Blood Counts (CBC).

Veterinary Technology course offering a broad view of typical vet clinic office procedures. Emphasis placed on the role of a veterinary technician in various professional settings.

Lecture course covering advanced laboratory principles and techniques in hematology, urinalysis, cytology, bacteriology and parasitology.

Small animal anesthesia techniques focusing on agents, administration, and management of the anesthetized patient.

This course provides practical field experience in Veterinary Clinical Practice with a weekly seminar.

Lecture course which covers the fundamentals of animal disease including etiology, nursing care and laboratory procedures which apply to the particular disease syndrome.

A course emphasizing radiography focusing on basic machine structure, fundamental radiographic techniques, correct animal patient restraint and handling, and achievement of technical quality. Includes a discussion of small animal, large animal, and exotic animal techniques, plus an overview of alternative imaging technologies.

Introduction to the pharmacology of commonly used drugs in veterinary medicine. Drugs are grouped by category based on their target organ systems. The indications, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics and adverse effects of each drug are discussed.

Overview of common small animal emergencies and the role the veterinary technician plays in the management of these patients.

Advanced laboratory principles and techniques for veterinary technicians.

Clinical laboratory course covering the most common diagnostic laboratory tests conducted in veterinary hospitals. Procedures discussed include fecal examination, urinalysis, blood chemistry tests, cytology, infectious disease tests, and necropsy. Common animal parasites and their life cycles are covered in detail.

Lectures on public health as it applies to veterinary medicine and the veterinary technician. Covers epidemiology, zoonoses, environmental public health including meat and food hygiene.

Advanced equine techniques commonly used in large animal practice, on breeding farms and in horse racing.

Selected individual and group assignments covering all technical procedures learned in the Veterinary Technology Program.