This course will prepare the student for proper operation of a surgical suite and management of anesthetized animals. Students will calculate anesthetic dosages, learn the proper function and maintenance of gas anesthesia machines, monitor anesthetized animals and practice skills such as intubation and mechnical ventilation. Asepsis, autoclaving, surgical instrument care and cleaning will also be included.

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

PREREQUISITE: Completion of VET 110 and VET 130 with a grade of C or higher

COREQUISITE: VET 220 LAB Vet Anesthesia and Surgery

HOURS: Three lecture, three 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: (4)

This course will introduce the students to the machines and skill sets necessary for routine in-house diagnostics typically performed in private veterinary practice. Areas of emphasis will include methods for: complete blood counts (CBC), clinical serum chemistry analysis, histology slide preparation, fecal sample preparation, urinalysis and others.

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

PREREQUISITE: Completion of VET 101 with a grade of C or higher

COREQUISITE: VET 230L

HOURS: Two lecture, two lab 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 course provides practical experience in veterinary clinics and/or related facilities. Students will continue to apply skills developed in the classroom at assigned off-campus facilities. The student will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the facility. Students will discuss the clinical experience and hear from guest speakers in the classroom.

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

PREREQUISITE: Completion of VET 150 with a grade of C or higher

HOURS: Two lecture hours and an average of eight hours clinical experience 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: (4)

This course provides practical experience in veterinary clinics and/or related facilities. Students will continue to apply skills developed in the classroom at assigned off-campus facilities. The student will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the facility. Students will discuss the clinical experience and ethical considerations in the classroom.

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

PREREQUISITE: Completion of VET 150 and VET 251 with a grade of C or higher

HOURS: Two lecture hours and an average of eight hours clinical experience 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: (4)

This course is a comprehensive and systemic review of the veterinary technician course work. It is designed to prepare students for the national exam.

Semester Availabilty: (Subject to Change) Spring

Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Veterinary Technology ProgramContact Hours: 15 lecture hours per semester

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *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 it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (1)