Prerequisites: VTHT 1341, VTHT 2217, VTHT 2305, VTHT 2331
Skill development in calculating oral and parenteral drug dosages.

Prerequisites: SPCH 1311, 1318 or 1321; ITCS 1301, 1309 or COSC 1301; ENGL 1301; BIOL 1408 or 1413
This course provides the students with knowledge on animal care, housing, sanitation, as well as identification and control of internal and external parasites on domestic and ruminant animals. Group projects and interaction with local clinics and shelters will provide adequate knowledge used in their veterinary career. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: SPCH 1311, 1318 or 1321; ITCS 1301, 1309 or COSC 1301; ENGL 1301; BIOL 1408 or 1413
The student will be introduced to word parts, directional terminology, and analysis of common veterinary terms. The student will define, apply, and analyze common veterinary terms.

Prerequisites: SPCH 1311, 1318 or 1321; ITCS 1301, 1309 or COSC 1301; ENGL 1301; BIOL 1408 or 1413
The student will learn the fundamentals of energy and non-energy producing nutrients and their sources and functions. Integration of concepts including digestion, absorption, and metabolism with application to normal and therapeutic nutritional needs.

Prerequisites: SPCH 1311,1318,or 1321;ITCS 1309,1301, or COSC 1301;ENGL 1301;BIOL 1413 or 1408
A review of mathematical functions used by veterinary technicians including fractions, decimals, proportions, perimeters, areas, volumes of geometric figures, and certain algebraic/trigonometric functions, as required by specific businesses and industries for successful on-the-job performance.

Prerequisites: SPCH 1311, 1318 or 1321; ITCS 1301, 1309 or COSC 1301; ENGL 1301; BIOL 1408 or 1413
The student will be introduced to the profession of veterinary technology with emphasis on basic techniques, handling and care of domestic animals, and ethical and professional requirements. The student will demonstrate basic restraint, medication, and treatment techniques for domestic animals; identify breeds of domestic animals; and specify the distinct job responsibilities of a veterinary technician in a modern veterinary practice including physical exams, basic care, feeding, sanitation, public and/or client relations and ethical and legal issues. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1341, VTHT 2217, 2305, VTHT 2331
Practical experience in management of the veterinary hospital. Emphasis on client relations, record keeping, inventory, employment skills, and computer skills in the veterinary environment. The student will demonstrate effective client relation, communication, and computer skills; apply basic business principles such as the proper maintenance of medical records; and display employment skills including interviewing, resume writing, and proper dress. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1349, VTHT 2301, VTHT 2313, VTHT 2321, VTHT 2323, VTHT 2366
In-depth application of surgical, obstetrical, and anesthesia techniques including identification and use of instruments and equipment. The student will identify instruments used in veterinary surgery; demonstrate operating room etiquette and the use of sterile technique; perform pre-anesthesia evaluation, administer and monitor anesthesia, and provide post-anesthesia care; recognize and respond appropriately to anesthetic emergencies; and assist with routine surgical and obstetrical procedures. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1341, VTHT 2217, VTHT 2305, VTHT 2331
Presentation of theory and principles and practical application of radiology within the field of veterinary medicine. The student will implement and follow recommended safety procedures; prepare and use technique charts; take and process diagnostic radiographs using stationary and portable x-ray machines; properly care for radiographic equipment; and label, file, and store radiographs. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1203, VTHT 1205, VTHT 1209, VTHT 1291, VTHT 1301, VTHT 1413
Fundamentals of pharmacology including recognition, calculations labeling, packaging, and administration of common veterinary drugs, biologics, and therapeutic agents. Discussion of normal and abnormal responses to the agents. The student will recognize general types and groups of drugs, prepare, label, package, and dispense pharmaceuticals in an ethical/legal manner; calculate dosages using proper weights, units, and measures; explain and use appropriate routes and methods of drug administration; and differentiate between normal and abnormal responses to medications. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: SPCH 1311, 1318 or 1321; ITCS 1301, 1309 or COSC 1301; ENGL 1301; BIOL 1408 or 1413
Gross anatomy of domestic animals including physiological explanations of how each organ system functions. The student will identify and describe the major anatomical and physiological systems of domestic animals and apply this knowledge to common disease processes. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1341, VTHT 2217, VTHT 2305, VTHT 2331
Survey of feeding, common management practices and care of food producing animals in a clinical setting.  Review of common diseases of food producing animals encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1349, VTHT 2301, VTHT 2313, VTHT 2321, VTHT 2323, VTHT 2366
The student will apply appropriate sanitation and disease, prevention techniques; utilize appropriate medication procedures; implement knowledge of nutrition, reproduction, and behavior of exotic animals in clinical setting; and recognize common disease pathophysiology. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1203, VTHT 1205, VTHT 1209, VTHT 1291, VTHT 1301, VTHT 1413
Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of canines and felines in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of canine and felines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. The student will apply appropriate sanitation and disease prevention techniques; utilize appropriate medication procedures; implement knowledge of nutrition, reproduction, and behavior of canines and felines in a clinical setting; and recognize common disease pathophysiology.  Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1349, VTHT 2301, VTHT 2313, VTHT 2321, VTHT 2323, VTHT 2366
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. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1203, VTHT 1205, VTHT 1209, VTHT 1291, VTHT 1301, VTHT 1413
Survey of feeding, common 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. The student will apply appropriate sanitation and disease prevention techniques; utilize appropriate medication procedures; implement knowledge of nutrition, reproduction, and behavior of laboratory animals in a clinical setting; and recognize common disease pathophysiology. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1203, VTHT 1205, VTHT 1209, VTHT 1291, VTHT 1301, VTHT 1413
The student will identify internal and external parasites and parasites of public health importance; and apply knowledge of basic life cycles to the study of parasites. This will also include Zoonotic diseases. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1203, VTHT 1205, VTHT 1209, VTHT 1291, VTHT 1301, VTHT 1413
In-depth study of hematology and related chemistries with emphasis on lab procedures. The student will perform complete blood counts (CBC’s); recognize abnormal blood conditions; perform common blood chemistries; demonstrate appropriate use of diagnostic equipment; and perform pre-anesthesia evaluation. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: VTHT 1349, VTHT 2301, VTHT 2313, VTHT 2321, VTHT 2323, VTHT 2366
In-depth study of urinalysis and cytology. Survey of microbiological techniques. Emphasis on laboratory procedures. The student will perform urinalysis, cytological, and basic microbiological techniques; review abnormal blood condition and common blood chemistries; demonstrate appropriate use diagnostic equipment and perform pre-anesthesia evaluation. Lab Fee.

Prerequisites: SPCH 1311, 1318 or 1321; ITCS 1301, 1309 or COSC 1301; ENGL 1301; BIOL 1408 or 1413; VTHT 1203, VTHT 1205, VTHT 1209, VTHT 1291, VTHT 1301, VTHT 1349, VTHT 1413, VTHT 2301, VTHT 2313, VTHT 2321, VTHT 2323
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student’s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. The course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Lab Fee.