VET 201 - Anesthesia and Surgical Procedures for Veterinary Technologists

Prepares students to monitor the veterinary patient through all aspects of anesthesia and surgery, from pre-surgical assessment to post-surgical care. Different forms and levels of anesthesia are reviewed. Emphasis on practical patient care includes maintenance of surgical instruments and monitoring equipment. Lab portion held both on campus and at veterinary facilities.

Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Prerequisites: VET 207 Veterinary Technology Externship II.

VET 202 - Clinical Lab Techniques for Veterinary Technologists

This course covers the principles of, and procedures for, laboratory techniques involved in the analysis of blood and body fluids. Includes specimen collection, hematology, cytology, blood chemistry and urinalysis. Emphasis is placed on techniques, manual skill development, instrumentation and quality control.

Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Prerequisites:

VET 102 Animal Biology, VET 103 Microbiology for Veterinary Technologists, VET 104 Veterinary Disease and Pathology, VET 110 Small Animal Nursing, VET 105 Veterinary Pharmacology.

VET 203 - Large Animal Nursing

This course will cover general and emergency large animal medical nursing. Lab sessions will provide hands-on clinical experience in basic medical procedures. Lab portion held both on campus and at veterinary facilities.

Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Prerequisites: VET 206 Veterinary Technology Externship I.

VET 204 - Dental Techniques for Veterinary Technologists

An introduction to the field of veterinary dentistry. Oral anatomy, terminology, instrumentation, periodontology and oral radiography will be discussed. The role of the veterinary dental hygienist will be emphasized. Through the use of lectures, demonstrations, and practical experience, students will develop skills in infection control basics, charting and documentation, and maintenance and care of instruments. Lab portion held both on campus and at veterinary facilities.

Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Prerequisites: VET 110 Small Animal Nursing, and VET 203 Large Animal Nursing.

VET 205 - Veterinary Radiography

An introduction to basic radiology, ultrasound and associated diagnostic techniques. The student will learn how to position a patient, calculate exposure values, expose radiographic film, and process radiographs for the veterinarian to examine. Includes the potential hazards of radiation and occupational safety. Lab portion held both on campus and at veterinary facilities.

Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Prerequisites: VET 110 Small Animal Nursing, and VET 203 Large Animal Nursing.

VET 206 - Veterinary Technology Externship 1

A supervised clinical experience under the direction of a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technologist. The student will work with a clinical preceptor to apply and refine skills learned in preclinical classes.

Class Hours: 1
Misc. Hours: Total of 180 hours of externship hourse required.
Prerequisites: Permission from department chair required.

VET 207 - Veterinary Technology Externship 2

A supervised clinical experience under the direction of a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technologist; a continuation of the clinical experience begun in Veterinary Technology Externship 1. This externship experience will focus on skill development, decision making and the ability to work more independently and with less prompting from the clinical preceptor.

Class Hours: 1
Misc. Hours: Total of 180 externship hours required.
Prerequisites:

VET 206 Veterinary Technology Externship 1, and permission from department chair required.

VET 208 - Veterinary Technology Externship 3

A supervised clinical experience under the direction of a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technologist; the capstone class of the curriculum. In this externship experience, the clinical extern is expected to function as an integral member of the veterinary office care team.

Class Hours: 1
Misc. Hours: A total of 180 externship hours is required.
Prerequisites: VET 207 Veterinary Technology Externship 2, and permission from department chair is required.