Veterinary Technology VETT 106 – 2 Credits Introduction to Veterinary Technology Provides an overview of veterinary science and an orientation to career opportunities in animal technology; introduces proper maintenance and treatment of animals encountered in research, industry agriculture, zoological gardens, and veterinary practices; includes ethics and legal concerns of the veterinary technician. NOTE:Courses offered every fall and spring semester. VETT 107 – 2 Credits Veterinary Medical Terminology Provides instruction in the study of the language of veterinary medicine. This course includes word construction, definitions, and use of words related to the veterinary medical field. Focus is placed on the student's understanding of terminology as it relates to veterinary medical disease processes. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program VETT 109 – 5 Credits Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology introduces the concept of normal structure and function of the animal body. Species studied will include the dog, cat, horse, cow, sheep, goat, and pig. The course will integrate related facts, principles and concepts of the cell, as well as chemistry and biochemistry. Includes the comparison of the gross anatomy of domestic animals, common diseases affecting each system and organ, and the application to clinical situations. This course has a laboratory component, using models, illustrations, demonstrations, and computer-assisted learning. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). VETT 112 – 3 Credits Companion Animal Disease and Pathology Reviews the more common and critical disease conditions found in companion animals; includes study of zoonosis and pathologies. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: VETT 107, VETT 109, BIOL 230 VETT 113 – 4 Credits Clinical Laboratory Procedures Presents the basic techniques of sample collection and laboratory analysis; emphasizes proper performance of all procedures. Includes laboratory. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: VETT 107, VETT 109, BIOL 230 Lab fee: $75.00 VETT 114 – 3 Credits Clinical Procedures of Large and Companion Animals Provides instruction in clinical tasks of companion and farm animals in the areas of restraint, nursing, surgical preparation, and assisting; includes instruction in office procedures to prepare students for their internship education course. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: VETT 107, VETT 109, BIOL 230 Lab fee: $75.00 VETT 202 – 3 Credits Veterinary Radiology Introduces principles of radiology and uses in diagnosis and treatment; introduces proper operation and safety precautions of radiographic equipment and development/analysis of X-rays. Includes laboratory. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: VETT 211, VETT 212 Lab Fee: $100.00 VETT 203 – 4 Credits Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesia Provides familiarity with surgical procedures and equipment so that students can assist at surgery; includes principles of pre-operative and post-operative care of animals; study of anesthetics and induction and monitoring of anesthesia. Includes laboratory. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: VETT 211, VETT 212 Lab fee: $100.00 VETT 204 – 3 Credits Laboratory Animal Science Introduces laboratory animal care; includes identification, feeding, caging, handling, disease, nutrition, anesthesia, euthanasia, and ethics. Includes laboratory. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: VETT 202, VETT 203, VETT 208, VETT 209 Lab fee: $100.00 VETT 205 – 1 Credit Advanced Veterinary Imaging Introduces the veterinary technology student to advanced imaging systems used in veterinary clinics, veterinary emergency/trauma care facilities, and veterinary referral services. Advanced imaging procedures offer the veterinarian additional diagnostic information to enhance the health care of the patient. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring) Prerequisites: Completion of VETT 100 level courses and VETT 202, 203 and 208. VETT 208 – 2 Credits Large Animal Disease Reviews the more common disease conditions found in farm animals including horses, pigs, cattle, sheep, and goats. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: VETT 211, VETT 212 VETT 209 – 2 Credits Veterinary Hospital Management Provides study in business applications related to management of a veterinary hospital; includes front office procedures, revenues and financial control, accounting and bookkeeping, medical records, inventory control, marketing, and personnel skills. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: VETT 211, VETT 212 VETT 210 – 1 Credit Alternative Therapeutic Modalities in Veterinary Medicine Provides instruction in the study of several therapeutic modalities used in patient care and well being. This course includes demonstrations to enhance the student's understanding of the veterinary technician's role in each modality. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: VETT 202, VETT 203, VETT 208, VETT 209 VETT 211 – 3 Credits Animal Nutrition Studies the functioning of the digestive system, the nutritional needs of each class of animal, ration formulation, and the special nutritional needs of the convalescent animal. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: VETT 112, VETT 113, VETT 114 VETT 212 – 2 Credits Pharmacology and Toxicology Examines drugs and their effects on animals, including toxicology; emphasizes dosage and preparation of medications. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: VETT 112, VETT 113, VETT 114 VETT 274 – 4 Credits Internship: Veterinary Technology Prerequisites: VETT 202, VETT 203, VETT 208, VETT 209 Corequisites: VETT 204 Lab Fee: $175.00 NOTE: Courses offered once a year (falll or spring).