Program Overview

Veterinary Technology Program

The Veterinary Technology program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become a veterinary technician. The program covers a wide range of topics, including veterinary medical terminology, exotic animal handling, laboratory procedures, and surgical nursing.

Course Descriptions

• VETT 102: Veterinary Medical Terminology: Introduction to the structure of veterinary medical terms, including prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
• VETT 106: Exotic Animal Handling: Knowledge and skills required for handling and restraining exotic animals.
• VETT 108: Introduction to Laboratory Procedures: Biology, clinical appearance, and laboratory diagnosis of parasitic diseases.
• VETT 109: Applied Companion Animal Behavior: Exploration of companion animal behavior, including critical reviews of behavioral literature and applied techniques.
• VETT 115: Surgical Nursing for Veterinary Technicians: Background in veterinary medicine, including familiarity with instruments and surgical support equipment.
• VETT 116: Humane Treatment and Handling of Animals: Introduction to animal welfare and humane treatment during handling and restraint.
• VETT 120: Office Procedures and Relations: Presentation of common veterinary office procedures, including administration and professional etiquette.
• VETT 134: Diagnostic Imaging: Coverage of selected areas of diagnostic imaging, with an emphasis on radiology.
• VETT 172: First Year Clinical Basics: Basic animal care, examination, and handling skills essential for veterinary technicians.
• VETT 196: Topics: Course may be taken multiple times up to a maximum of 15 credit hours.
• VETT 205: Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I: Background on the anatomy and physiology of animals, including the structure and function of body systems.
• VETT 205L: Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory: Applied laboratory experiences covering the anatomy and physiology of animals.
• VETT 206: Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II: Continued study of anatomy and physiology, covering relationships between body systems and clinical applications.
• VETT 206L: Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory: Applied laboratory experiences covering the anatomy and physiology of animals.
• VETT 223: Introduction to Anesthesia: Examination of basic principles in veterinary anesthesiology.
• VETT 224: Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians: Background in pharmacology principles, including mechanism of drug action and pharmacy management.
• VETT 225: Anesthesiology: Introduction to injectable and gaseous anesthesia for surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• VETT 227: Animal Nutrition: Foundation in the principles of animal nutrition, including the basic elements of nutrition and their sources.
• VETT 232: Veterinary Dentistry: Introduction to veterinary dentistry, including dental morphology and equipment used for professional dental cleaning.
• VETT 238: Small Animal Nursing: Presentation of commonly encountered medical and surgical conditions of dogs and cats.
• VETT 239: Large Animal Nursing: Presentation of commonly encountered medical and surgical conditions of large animal species.
• VETT 241: Clinical Laboratory Procedures: Biochemical derangements that characterize disease, including proper collection and analysis of samples.
• VETT 242: Veterinary Critical Care: Instruction in appropriate nursing assessment, monitoring, and intervention for emergencies.
• VETT 243: Veterinary Diagnostic Microbiology: Introduction to the biology, clinical appearance, and laboratory diagnosis of bacterial and viral diseases.
• VETT 250: Clinical Competency Evaluation: Evaluation of clinical skills and knowledge in preparation for final cumulative clinical practice.
• VETT 275: Specialty Rotation: Introduction to specialties through site visits and/or on-campus training days delivered by industry professionals.
• VETT 280: Diagnostic Imaging Clinical: Focus on the use of radiographic equipment and safety, positioning of animals for radiographs.
• VETT 281: Clinical I: Opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to the educational program.
• VETT 282: Clinical II: Continued opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to the educational program.
• VETT 285: Veterinary Technician Exam Prep: Preparation for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE), including a comprehensive review of program content.
• VETT 296: Topics: Course may be taken multiple times up to a maximum of 15 credit hours.

Program Requirements

• Admission to the Veterinary Technology program
• Prerequisites for individual courses, as listed in the course descriptions

Terms Typically Offered

• Fall: VETT 102, VETT 106, VETT 109, VETT 115, VETT 120, VETT 172, VETT 196, VETT 223, VETT 224, VETT 225, VETT 227, VETT 232, VETT 238, VETT 239, VETT 241, VETT 242, VETT 243, VETT 250, VETT 275, VETT 281, VETT 282, VETT 285, VETT 296
• Spring: VETT 102, VETT 108, VETT 109, VETT 115, VETT 120, VETT 134, VETT 172, VETT 196, VETT 205, VETT 206, VETT 223, VETT 224, VETT 225, VETT 227, VETT 232, VETT 238, VETT 239, VETT 241, VETT 242, VETT 243, VETT 250, VETT 275, VETT 281, VETT 282, VETT 285, VETT 296
• Summer: VETT 102, VETT 108, VETT 109, VETT 120, VETT 134, VETT 172, VETT 196, VETT 205, VETT 206, VETT 223, VETT 224, VETT 225, VETT 227, VETT 232, VETT 238, VETT 239, VETT 241, VETT 242, VETT 243, VETT 250, VETT 275, VETT 281, VETT 282, VETT 285, VETT 296

Fees

• Yes, fees are associated with certain courses, as listed in the course descriptions.