VTHT 1160: Clinical Veterinary Assisting
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Veterinary Technology
Course Descriptions
VTHT 1217: Veterinary Office Management
Practical experience in management of the veterinary practice. Emphasis on client relations, record keeping, inventory, employment skills, and computer skills in the veterinary environment.
VTHT 1291: Special Topics in Veterinary Assistant/Animal Health Technician
Class Program
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0808
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Two hours lecture and one hour lab per week.
Prerequisites
VTHT 1160.
VTHT 1301: Introduction to Veterinary Technology
Survey of the profession of veterinary technology with emphasis on basic techniques, handling and care of animals, and ethical and professional requirements.
VTHT 1341: Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance
Class Program
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0808
In-depth application of surgical, obstetrical, and anesthesia techniques including identification and use of instruments and equipment. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.
Prerequisites
VTHT 1349.
VTHT 1345: Veterinary Radiology
Class Program
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0808
Presentation of theory and principles and practical application of radiology within the field of veterinary medicine. Two hours lecture and three hours lab per week.
Prerequisites
VTHT 1291.
VTHT 1349: Veterinary Pharmacology
Fundamentals of pharmacology including recognition, calculation, labeling, packaging, and administration of veterinary drugs, biologics, and therapeutic agents. Discussion of normal and abnormal responses to these agents.
VTHT 1413: Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
Gross anatomy of domestic animals including physiological explanations of how each organ system functions.
VTHT 2167: Practicum Veterinarian Animal Health
Class Program
Clinical Hours
7
CIP
51.0808
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Prerequisites
VTHT 1160. Students are required to work 7 to 10 hours per week in an External Learning Environment.
VTHT 2205: Equine Clinical Management
Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of equines in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of equines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine.
VTHT 2213: Lab Animal Clinical Management
Class Program
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0808
Survey of feeding, management practices, and care of laboratory animals in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of laboratory animals encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Two hours lecture and one hour lab per week.
Prerequisites
VTHT 2201.
VTHT 2223: Veterinary Clinical Pathology I
In-depth study of hematology and blood chemistries with emphasis on lab procedures.
VTHT 2301: Canine and Feline Clinical Management
Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of canines and felines in a clinical setting. Introduction to common diseases of canines and felines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine.
VTHT 2321: Veterinary Parasitology
Study of parasites common to domestic animals including zoonotic diseases.
VTHT 2325: Large Animal Assisting Techniques
Class Program
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0808
Study of restraint, management, treatment, and medication techniques for farm animals. Two hours lecture and three hours lab per week.
Prerequisites
VTHT 2205.
VTHT 2331: Veterinary Clinical Pathology II
Class Program
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0808
In-depth study of urinalysis and cytology. Survey of microbiological techniques. Emphasis on laboratory procedures. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week.
Prerequisites
VTHT 2223.
VTHT 2439: Veterinary Nursing Care
Class Program
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0808
Capstone course requiring integration of course work in the field of veterinary technology. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.
Prerequisites
VTHT 1301.