Introduction to Veterinary Technology

Honor Code

Students must abide by the Weatherford College Academic Honor Code (Honesty.) See college catalog.

Tasks

1. Demonstrate general knowledge of the practice of veterinary medicine. (C11,C12, C13,C15,F10)
   1. Identify common categories of veterinary practice.
   2. Describe common job responsibilites of veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians.
   3. Determine behaviors and attitudes desireable in an employee in a veterinary setting.
   4. Identify tasks performed only by a licensed veterinarian.
2. Describe important components of successful public and client relations.(C11,C12, C13,F5,F8,F10,F1)
   1. List reasons a client may choose a veterinary practice.
   2. Describe methods used to enhance public image.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts of professional ethics. (C11,C12,C13,C15,F7,F10,F11,F13)
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of moral and ethical principles.
   2. Distinguish between legal and ethical requirements.
   3. Describe the benefits of professional ethical standards.
4. Describe and provide examples of categories of restraint used in veterinary medicine. (C5,C11,C12,C13,C18,C19,F4,F10,F11,F12)
   1. Describe and demonstrate methods of physical restraint.
   2. Describe methods of chemical restraint.
   3. Describe and demonstrate methods of psychological restraint.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the risks associated with animal restraint. (C5,C11,C12,C13,F4,F6,F7,F8,F10,F11)
   1. Identify causes of aggression in domestic animals
   2. Discuss methods of reducing stimuli of aggression
   3. Identify postures with may signal aggression.
   4. Identify risks to animals associated with restraint.
   5. Identify risks to personnel associated with restraint.
   6. Identify risks to owners associated with restaint.
   7. Demonstrate knowledge of legal consequences of owner injury.
   8. Describe means of reducing undesireable consequenses of restraint.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the care and management of dogs, cats, horses, goats , sheep and cattle. (C10,C11,C12,C13,C18,C19,F2,F10)
   1. Use proper terminology.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of estrous and gestation periods
   3. Identify common breeds and/or colors.
   4. Describe means of identification.
   5. Describe proper housing and sanitation
   6. Demonstrate or describe proper restraint techniques.
   7. Demonstrate knowledge of normal physical examination parameters.
   8. Describe basic nutritional requirements.
   9. Demonstrate or describe means of administration of medication.
   10. Describe common treatment techniques.

Competencies

1. Demonstrate general knowledge of the practice of veterinary medicine.
2. Describe important components of successful public and client relations.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts of professional ethics.
4. Describe and provide examples of categories of restraint used in veterinary medicine.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the risks associated with animal restraint.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the care and management of dogs, cats, horses, goats, sheep, and cattle.