VET 1102 Topics in Veterinary Technology
This course will introduce the student to select topics in veterinary medicine: Students will learn to identify a variety of species of animals and breeds within those species. Students will discuss reproductive practices, nutritional impact of feedstuffs, animal husbandry, animal behavior, preventive care and common diseases seen with a wide variety of animal species. Finally, students will be introduced to the human-animal bond and the impact of geriatric medicine and euthanasia on the veterinary technician. This course is taught in conjunction with a hands-on laboratory. Students in this course must be able to attend 5-8 hours within a veterinary clinic as a job shadow experience to complete this course.
Division: Health Sciences
Department: Veterinary Technology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes
Prereqs: VET 1000
Outcomes
- Identify appropriate behavioral cues, restraint techniques, husbandry techniques, nutritional and reproductive management for success and health of a variety of species. Develop an understanding of appropriate preventive care maintenance plans for a variety of species.
- Discuss occupational health and safety in the Veterinary environment.
- Identify and describe the ideal organization for effective management within the veterinary hospital. Describe the differences and similarities between a range of veterinary practices.
- Observe a veterinary professional in a medical environment for at least five hours. Provide a sufficient (according to a defined rubric) reflection on an observational experience within a veterinary clinic. This reflection will define and recreate their experience for the reader such that the reader will be able to discern whether the student can envision themselves in a role within veterinary medicine.
Credit Hours: 2
Classroom Hours: 2