The veterinary technician student will be instructed in writing, speaking, and understanding medical terminology.

This course is a continuation of VTEC 1120. A systems approach to studying the anatomy and physiology of domestic animals will be used. Students will learn the normal physiology of the integument, muscle, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and special senses systems. Species differences will be introduced.

This laboratory will include the demonstration and use of many diagnostic tests used in the veterinary clinic. Knowledge from VTEC 1210 will be used by the student to understand the basis of these tests. The diagnostic tests will include CBC, hematocrit, differentials urinalysis, and preparation for cytology. The student should gain an appreciation for the limits of each test, safety and quality control, and interpretation of the results.

Provides the student with a working knowledge of the need for appropriate use and dispensing of medication in all levels in veterinary medicine. Emphasis is placed on the veterinary technician role as the student learns the principles of drug actions, drug groups, inventory management, dosage calculation, dispensing, adverse drug reactions, and proper storage and disposal.

Students will be instructed on x-ray production and ultrasonography imaging, radiation safety and how to produce quality radiographs. Other subject areas include film processing, developing technique charts, exposure factors, and appreciate clinical indications for performing ultrasound. Must be 18 years or older and meet special conditions for course.

The student will expand upon the knowledge gained in VTEC 1410. The student will demonstrate the ability to restrain patients, recognize clinical signs of ill patients, deliver medication, place and maintain catheters, perform diagnostic tests, monitor patients, and many other nursing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on safety, good medical communication and patient comfort.

This course presents material that will help the veterinary technician learn about veterinary practice management. Students will learn about the care and maintenance of the veterinary practice, administrative duties, computer software, interpersonal communication, customer service, and financial matters of a veterinary practice.

The student will expand upon the knowledge gained in VTEC 2520. The student will demonstrate various methods of restraint, recognize clinical signs of ill patients, deliver medication, catheter placement, sample collection, perform diagnostic tests, monitoring patients, and many other nursing techniques. Emphasis will be on safety, good medical communication and patient comfort.

A continuation of VTEC 1212. Students will be exposed to the areas of parasitology, microbiology, and clinical chemistries. The students will learn common diagnostic tests that are used in veterinary clinics. Common disease processes will be discussed. Laboratory safety and quality control will be emphasized.

In VTEC 2571 the student will learn proper laboratory techniques to prevent contamination and zoonosis. The student will learn how to identify different bacteria through the use of agars, staining techniques, metabolic tests, and other methods. The student will also learn about the common bacteria groups found in veterinary medicine and their impact on the animals they infect.

Prepares the student to participate as an integral part of the surgical team. Material presented will assist the student in understanding the theory on surgical assisting and surgical nursing. The student will review proper safety measures pertaining to animal handling, OSHA, Zoonosis, and personal safety.

VTEC 2622 will prepare the student to participate as an integral part of the surgical team. Material presented will assist the student in understanding the theory on anesthesia and dentistry. The student will review proper safety measures pertaining to animal handling, OSHA, Zoonosis, and personal safety.

Allows the student hands-on experience in the veterinary clinic. The student will work under the supervision of the veterinarian to gain and hone their skills as a veterinary technician. This internship is completed during the last semester of the Veterinary Technology Program. At the end of this internship, the student will take a major comprehensive exam of all material presented in the veterinary technology curriculum.

Exposure to practical information from psychology for use in everyday human relations and to improve communication skills.

Designed to help students understand positive interpersonal relationships and their contribution to the process of potentiality development.

Development of both oral and written communicative skills. Students will be able to organize and present effective presentations gaining audience rapport and sending appropriate nonverbal messages as well as formulate effective letters, memos, and reports for business and industry.

Development of the real numbers as a working replacement set for equations and expressions. Main emphasis is placed on algebraic operations related to polynomials, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, exponential expressions, and logarithmic expressions. Concepts of relations and functions are introduced allowing for further study in math.

This course is a study of analytical geometry and single variable calculus. Topics includes limits, continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, and applications of integrals.

This course covers the basic principles needed for effective personal financial management including the practical applications of money management, budgeting, taxes, credit, insurance, housing, investments, and retirement planning.

Introductory course to help students develop a basic understanding and appreciation for the role of economics in agriculture at the farm, national, and international levels. Students will learn to apply various economic principles and concepts relating to production agriculture, business management, consumer behavior, market price analysis and equilibrium, and policy information.