Veterinary Technician (VETT)

VETT 2102 - Pharmacology For Vet Techn (3 Credit Hours)

This course is the study of the theory and application of pharmacology. The classifications of drugs and their usage, with specific information on mechanism of action, side effects, and dosing will be taught, using fundamentals of chemistry and mathematics

Prerequisite(s): VETA 1311

Co-requisite(s): ENGL 1015, ENGL 1015A, MATH 1500, MATH 1500A, MATH 1015, BIOL 1100, BIOL 1010

(3/0/3)

VETT 2103 - Animal Nursing II (3 Credit Hours)

This course will further develop clinical skills including but not limited to: radiographic positioning and acquisition, emergency and critical care, sample collection, and advanced technical skills.

Prerequisite(s): VETA 1311

Co-requisite(s): ENGL 1015, ENGL 1015A, MATH 1500, MATH 1500A, MATH 1015, BIOL 1100, BIOL 1010

(3/0/3)

VETT 2109 - Clinical Pathology Lab for VTs (1 Credit Hour)

This course provides hands-on experience performing and interpreting clinically relevant tests and procedures covered in Clinical Pathology with appropriate biosecurity-safety protocols.

Prerequisite(s): VETA 1311 and (ENGL 1015 or ENGL 1015A) and (MATH 1500 or MATH 1500A or MATH 1015) and (BIOL 1100 or BIOL 1010)

Co-requisite(s): VETT 2111

(0/1/1)

VETT 2110 - Imaging For Vet Technicians (2 Credit Hours)

This course covers the fundamentals of radiology and other common imaging technologies with an emphasis on proper technique and safety.

Prerequisite(s): VETA 1011 and VETA 1103 and VETA 1104 and VETA 1109 and VETA 1110

(2/0/2)

VETT 2111 - Clinical Pathology I for VTs (2 Credit Hours)

This course covers the basic fundamentals of hematology and urinalysis. Emphasis is placed on testing procedures, clinical significance of the tests, and quality control on performing the tests.

Prerequisite(s): VETA 1311 and (ENGL 1015 or ENGL 1015A) and (MATH 1500 or MATH 1500A or MATH 1015) and (BIOL 1100 or BIOL 1010)

Co-requisite(s): VETT 2109

(0/0/2)

VETT 2204 - Surgical Nursing with Lab (3 Credit Hours)

This course and lab combination covers instrument identification, aseptic technique, the roles of the surgical assistant, and the knowledge of common surgical procedures of domestic animals.

Prerequisite(s): VETT 2102 and VETT 2103 and VETT 2109 and VETT 2110 and VETT 2111

(3/0/3)

VETT 2209 - Anesthesia & Analgesia (3 Credit Hours)

This course covers the fundamentals of anesthesia, safety, induction, monitoring, post-anesthetic care, and pain management.

Prerequisite(s): VETT 2102 and VETT 2103 and VETT 2109 and VETT 2110 and VETT 2111

(0/0/3)

VETT 2210 - Small Animal Medicine (2 Credit Hours)

This course covers the common diseases of dogs and cats with an emphasis on the role of the veterinary technician in diagnostic tests, treatment, and client education. Fundamentals of small animal reproduction will also be covered.

Prerequisite(s): VETT 1311

Co-requisite(s): ENGL 1015, ENGL 1015A, MATH 1500, MATH 1500A, MATH 1015, BIOL 1100, BIOL 1010

(0/0/2)

VETT 2211 - Clinical Pathology II for VTs (2 Credit Hours)

This course expounds on VETT 2111 to cover the advanced principles of clinical pathology including the fundamentals of microbiology and immunology, necropsy, and cytology.

Prerequisite(s): VETT 2102 and VETT 2103 and VETT 2109 and VETT 2110 and VETT 2111

(0/0/2)

VETT 2300 - Externship II (2 Credit Hours)

This clinical experience is designed to expound upon the student’s knowledge, skill, and attitude. The tasks and duties to be performed in the externship will parallel the courses completed in the second year with a requirement of 150 hours of supervised clinical experience at an approved veterinary facility.

Prerequisite(s): VETT 2204 and VETT 2209 and VETT 2210 and VETT 2211

(0/2/2)

VETT 2302 - Large Animal Medicine (2 Credit Hours)

This course covers the common diseases of large animals (horses, cattle, small ruminants, pigs) with an emphasis on the role of the veterinary technician in diagnostic tests, treatment, and client education. Fundamentals of large animal reproduction will also be covered.

Prerequisite(s): VETT 2102 and VETT 2103 and VETT 2109 and VETT 2110 and VETT 2111

(0/0/2)

VETT 2303 - Animal Dentistry (2 Credit Hours)

This course covers anatomical dentistry, proper dental prophylaxis of dogs, cats, and horses, and dental radiology.

Prerequisite(s): VETT 2102 and VETT 2103 and VETT 2109 and VETT 2110 and VETT 2111

(0/0/2)

VETT 2991 - Special Projects I (1 Credit Hour)

This course will cover professional transition preparation and career readiness.

Prerequisite(s): VETT 2204 and VETT 2209 and VETT 2210 and VETT 2211

(1/0/1)

VETT 2995 - Special Projects III (3 Credit Hours)

Course designed for students who have demonstrated specific needs in instruction through the Veterinary Technology program.

Prerequisite(s): None

(3/0/3)

VETT 2996 - Special Projects IV (1 Credit Hour)

Course designed for students who have demonstrated specific needs in instruction through the Veterinary Technology program.

Prerequisite(s): None

(0/1/1)