Sinclair Community College

Veterinary Technology (VET.S.AAS)

69.0 Credit Hours

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology is designed to train Veterinary Technologists to assist Veterinarians in industry, medical centers and animal hospitals. Careers such as these require trained professionals who have knowledge and skills in all aspects of veterinary medicine. This program provides training in animal husbandry and restraint, nursing, surgical preparation and techniques, drug administration, anesthesia, anatomy, laboratory techniques and radiography. Preceptorships at various private practices and research institutions provide valuable on-the-job training. A grade of "C'" or better is required in all VET courses in order to continue in the program.

Program Outcomes

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Incorporate values and attitudes congruent with the profession’s core values and code of ethics through the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Demonstrate ability to provide high quality entry-level veterinary technology services (under the required supervision of a veterinarian), in consumer and patient-care environments.

Apply effective skills in the areas of communication, critical thinking and problem-solving in the practice of Veterinary Technology.

Demonstrate ability to safely and effectively manage veterinary medications, radiographic images, anesthesia and surgical interventions, laboratory diagnostic procedures, and animal monitoring and restraint.

Curriculum

BIO 1111

General Biology I

4 credit hours

BIO 1211

General Biology II

4 credit hours

BIO 2205

Microbiology

4 credit hours

CHE 1111

Introduction to Chemistry I

4 credit hours

CHE 1121

Introduction to Chemistry II

4 credit hours

COM 2211

Effective Public Speaking

3 credit hours

ENG 1101

English Composition I

3 credit hours

MAT 1130

Allied Health Mathematics

3 credit hours

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective
3 credit hours

PSY 1100

General Psychology

3 credit hours

VET 1101

Introduction to Vet Tech I

2 credit hours

VET 1201

Introduction to Vet Tech II

2 credit hours

VET 2100

Clinical Laboratory Techniques I

3 credit hours

VET 2101

Surgical Principles I

3 credit hours

VET 2102

Animal Husbandry / Disease

3 credit hours

VET 2107

Technical Practicum I

2 credit hours

VET 2200

Clinical Laboratory Techniques II

3 credit hours

VET 2201

Surgical Principles II

4 credit hours

VET 2202

Radiology/Pharmacology/Records

4 credit hours

VET 2203

Comparative Anatomy & Physiology

4 credit hours

VET 2207

Technical Practicum II

2 credit hours

VET 2300

Preceptorship

2 credit hours

Veterinary Technology (VET.S.AAS)

69.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

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Incorporate values and attitudes congruent with the profession’s core values and code of ethics through the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Demonstrate ability to provide high quality entry-level veterinary technology services (under the required supervision of a veterinarian), in consumer and patient-care environments.

Apply effective skills in the areas of communication, critical thinking and problem-solving in the practice of Veterinary Technology.

Curriculum

4 credit hours BIO 1111: General Biology I

4 credit hours BIO 1211: General Biology II

4 credit hours BIO 2205: Microbiology

4 credit hours CHE 1111: Introduction to Chemistry I

4 credit hours CHE 1121: Introduction to Chemistry II

3 credit hours COM 2211: Effective Public Speaking

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

3 credit hours MAT 1130: Allied Health Mathematics

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

3 credit hours PSY 1100: General Psychology

2 credit hours VET 1101: Introduction to Vet Tech I

2 credit hours VET 1201: Introduction to Vet Tech II

3 credit hours VET 2100: Clinical Laboratory Techniques I

3 credit hours VET 2101: Surgical Principles I

3 credit hours VET 2102: Animal Husbandry / Disease

2 credit hours VET 2107: Technical Practicum I

3 credit hours VET 2200: Clinical Laboratory Techniques II

4 credit hours VET 2201: Surgical Principles II

4 credit hours VET 2202: Radiology/Pharmacology/Records

4 credit hours VET 2203: Comparative Anatomy & Physiology

2 credit hours VET 2207: Technical Practicum II

2 credit hours VET 2300: Preceptorship

BIO 1111 General Biology I
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Biology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

This course is designed as the first in a series of two general education science courses. Covers basic chemistry and biochemistry; cellular and molecular biology. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.

BIO 1211 General Biology II
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Biology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

This course is designed as the second in a series of two general education science courses. Covers evolution, biodiversity and ecology. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.

BIO 2205 Microbiology
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Biology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Morphology and physiology of microorganisms and selected human parasites, mechanisms of disease production, host responses, spread of infectious diseases. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.

CHE 1111 Introduction to Chemistry I
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Chemistry
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

An introductory survey course for students pursuing health science degrees or who have not previously taken high school chemistry. Topics include matter and measurement, atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, energy changes, atomic structure and bonding, acid/base chemistry, chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry. Three classroom hours, two lab hours per week.

CHE 1121 Introduction to Chemistry II
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Chemistry
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

The second half of an introductory survey course for students pursuing health science degrees or biotechnology. Topics include organic functional groups, biomolecules, enzymes, body fluids and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.

COM 2211 Effective Public Speaking
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Designed to improve speaking and listening skills through the study and application of public speaking structure, content and style.

ENG 1101 English Composition I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: English
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics.

MAT 1130 Allied Health Mathematics
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mathematics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Compute with fractions, decimals, percentages and proportions to solve allied health applications; convert within and between metric, household and apothecary systems; read and interpret allied health graphs, labels and forms; calculate and apply statistical concepts; solve problems involving scientific notation.

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

PSY 1100 General Psychology
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Psychology
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

University-parallel course covering history and systems of psychology, behavioral research methods, physiology of behavior, sensation, perception, learning, memory, consciousness, cognition, personality, lifespan development, gender, social psychology, motivation, emotion, stress, mental disorders and therapies.

VET 1101 Introduction to Vet Tech I
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

History, development and responsibilities of a veterinary technologist. Introduce such topics such as comparative anatomy, laboratory techniques, animal husbandry, common diseases and surgical techniques; while focusing on the basics of safe animal restraint, behavioral cues of animals, common vaccines and medications, and expectations for employment. One classroom, three lab hours per week.

VET 1201 Introduction to Vet Tech II
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Continues the discussion on the responsibilities of the veterinary technologist. Introduces surgical technique and the application and monitoring anesthesia, safe radiologic practices, further laboratory techniques, care and monitoring of small animals, exotics, and large animals, and further emphasizes preventive care. One classroom, three lab hours per week.

VET 2100 Clinical Laboratory Techniques I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Develop an understanding for the role diagnostic testing plays in the treatment of small companion animals. Discuss the techniques employed to retrieve, handle, and evaluate laboratory samples.

VET 2101 Surgical Principles I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Develops the students understanding of sterile technique, surgical technique and assistance, and anesthesia application and monitoring in the small companion animal.

VET 2102 Animal Husbandry / Disease
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Discusses the care and keeping of companion animals, including exotics and laboratory and food animals. Focus on reproduction and gestation, general pediatric care, nutrition, preventive care, parasites, common diseases, and basic treatments.

VET 2107 Technical Practicum I
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Practicum course in which the student is paired with a screened veterinary practice in order to develop beginning practical skills within a hospital setting. Fourteen (14) practicum hours per week in a Veterinary Practice.

VET 2200 Clinical Laboratory Techniques II
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Continues to help develop an understanding of the need for diagnostic testing to determine the best way to treat large and exotic animals. Discussion of techniques employed to retrieve, handle, and evaluate samples.

VET 2201 Surgical Principles II
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Advances the student’s understanding of sterile technique, surgical technique and assistance and anesthesia application and monitoring in the large animals, exotics and laboratory animals. This will be a lecture course with four (4) classroom hours per week.

VET 2202 Radiology/Pharmacology/Records
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Comprehensive discussion of the use of radiology, pharmacology, and records management in Veterinary Medicine. Four (4) classroom hours per week.

VET 2203 Comparative Anatomy & Physiology
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Discussion of anatomy and physiology of multiple species. Proper use of medical and common terminology when discussing animal anatomy. Development and understanding of different physiologies on disease development, diagnoses, and treatment of animals.

VET 2207 Technical Practicum II
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Practicum course in which the student is paired with a screened veterinary practice in order to advance practical skills within a hospital setting. Included are observational experiences to large, laboratory, and exotic animal facilities to advance experience with a wide variety of animals. Fourteen (14) practicum hours per week in a veterinary practice.

VET 2300 Preceptorship
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Surgical Technology
Division: Life and Health Sciences

During this 8-week period, each student will be partnered with 3 different screened veterinary hospitals. Within each practice, students will uphold proper professional attire and attitude and perform duties as set to them by the practice. This will be an unpaid preceptorship with 28 hours expected per week within the hospitals. The student will meet weekly with the instructor to discuss progress and concerns.

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