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VET 111 Veterinary Nursing Procedures II
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of VET 110 with an emphasis on venipuncture, catherization, fluid therapy and basic dental care procedures.
Includes complete physical examinations, wound management, CPR and first aid.
Prerequisite(s): VET 100, 110, 130 and 225.
Corequisite(s): VET 120, VET 131, VET 150
Offered: Spring.
VET 120 Clinical Pathology I
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Introduction to clinical pathology. Includes pathology terminology, basic laboratory procedures and specimen collection
and preservation. Also includes basic use and care of microscopes.
Prerequisite(s): VET 100, 110, 130 and 225.
Corequisite(s): VET 111, VET 131, VET 150
Offered: Spring.
VET 121 Clinical Pathology II
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of VET 120. Includes review of laboratory procedures, urinalysis, and cytologic evaluations. Also includes
pathogens, parasites, and hematologic evaluations.
Prerequisite(s): VET 111, 120, 131 and 150.
Corequisite(s): VET 200, VET 211
Offered: Fall.
VET 130 Animal Anatomy and Physiology I
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. Includes the study of body systems such as skeletal, muscular,
integumentary, circulatory, digestive, dental and respiratory systems. Also includes principles of disease.
Corequisite(s): VET 100, VET 110, VET 225
Information: Admission to Veterinary Technology program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
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VET 131 Animal Anatomy and Physiology II
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of VET 130. Includes the study of the nervous, reproductive systems and special sense organs. Also includes
endocrine and urinary systems and principles of disease.
Prerequisite(s): VET 100, 110, 130 and 225.
Corequisite(s): VET 111, VET 120, VET 150
Offered: Spring.
VET 150 Pharmacology
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Introduction to regulations of biologics and pharmaceuticals. Includes classification, dosage calculations, labeling, logging
and packaging of drugs.
Prerequisite(s): VET 100, 110, 130 and 225.
Corequisite(s): VET 111, VET 120, VET 131
Offered: Spring.
VET 191 Veterinary Technician Clinical Experience I
3 cr. hrs. 12 periods (12 lab)
Supervised 200 hour clinical experience, which will be conducted at local veterinary hospitals, clinics, laboratory and zoo or
research facilities.
Information: Completion of first year Veterinary Technology courses is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Summer.
VET 196 Independent Study in Veterinary Technology
1-3 cr. hrs. 1-3 periods (1-3 lec.)
Independent study course offering students an inroad to focus on a particular Veterinary Medical subject or subjects, to
study that subject, and to hone manual skills while working in an independent format. Content of study and its manner of
execution must be developed through mutual agreement between the student and the instructor PRIOR to enrollment in
the course.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this class.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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