Veterinary Technology VETT 105 – 2 Credits Comparative Anatomy Provides a comparison of the gross anatomy of the common domestic animals, common diseases affecting each system and organ, and applications to clinical situations. Prerequisites: BIOL 221, acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program; Corequisite: VETT 107 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. 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. Prerequisites: VETT 106; acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program VETT 112 – 3 Credits Companion Animal Disease and Pathology Reviews the more common and critical disease conditions found in companion animals; includes study of zoonoses and pathologies. Prerequisites: VETT 105, VETT 107, BIOL 221, BIOL 230; acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program 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. Prerequisites: VETT 105, VETT 107, BIOL 221, BIOL 230, and acceptance into Veterinary Technology program Lab fee: $20.00 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 221, BIOL 230, VETT 105, and VETT 107; acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program Lab fee: $50.00 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. Prerequisites: Completion of VETT 100 level courses; acceptance into Veterinary Technology program 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. Prerequisites: Completion of VETT 100 level courses; acceptance into Veterinary Technology program Lab fee: $75.00 VETT 204 – 3 Credits Laboratory Animal Science Introduces laboratory animal care; includes identification, feeding, caging, handling, disease, nutrition, anesthesia, euthanasia, and ethics. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: Completion of VETT 100 level courses; acceptance into Veterinary Technology program Lab fee: $25.00 VETT 208 – 2 Credits Large Animal Disease Reviews the more common disease conditions found in farm animals including horses, pigs, cattle, sheep, and goats. Prerequisites: Completion of VETT 100 level courses; acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program 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. Prerequisites: Completion of VETT 100 level courses; acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program 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. Prerequisites: Completion of VETT 100 level courses; acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program; Corequisite: VETT 211 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. Prerequisites: VETT 208 and completion of VETT 100 level courses; acceptance in the Veterinary Technology program VETT 212 – 2 Credits Pharmacology and Toxicology Examines drugs and their effects on animals, including toxicology; emphasizes dosage and preparation of medications. Prerequisites: Completion of VETT 100 level courses; acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program VETT 272 – 2 Credits Internship Provides internships that offer significant learning outside the classroom; applies measurable learning objectives and evaluation of (non-paid) practical field experience; awards credits on the basis of total hours worked and the attainment of the student's learning objectives. Prerequisites: Completion of VETT 100 level courses, minimum cumulative QPA of 2.0, written approval of the program coordinator, acceptance into Veterinary Technology program.