This course begins building the skill sets required to succeed in the care and handling of animals. Areas of emphasis will include: restraint techniques, care and feeding, basic nursing care, venipuncture, client relations, microscope care and usage and other basic skills utilized by animal caregivers, animal lab researchers and/or practicing veterinary technicians.

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program

COREQUISITE: VET 101L

HOURS: Two lecture, two laboratory hours per week.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

This class focuses on the management, husbandry and general health care of animals used in agriculture. An introduction to nutrition, breeds, proper housing and relevant physiology will be covered. Special emphasis will be placed on handling procedures, common illnesses, physical examination, delivery of medications and other procedures typical of food animal veterinary practice.

PREREQUSITE: Admission to the Veterinary Technician Program.

COREQUISITE: VET 105L

HOURS: Two lecture, two laboratory hours per week.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)