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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | |||
| By appointment | By appointment |
Monday and Tuesday office hours vary between off-site location at the VTL and main campus. Office hours also available by appointment.
Classes Taught
Spring 2020
| VET112 | Animal Nursing I | 2 Credits | ||||
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| Training in and supervised performance of skills necessary in the husbandry and clinical care and treatment of animals. Occupational hazards and safety in livestock, companion animal, and laboratory animal facilities. Introduction to medical terminology. Restraint and handling, feeding, and housing of a variety of animal species. Physical examination of various species of animals. Principles of sanitation, disinfection, sterilization, and aseptic technique. Principles and techniques of medication administration, fluid therapy, and vaccination. Familiarization with operation of various types of animal care equipment. Introduction to laboratory techniques. Professional ethics and the human-animal bond. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET101 and admission to the Veterinary Technology/Animal Health program or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24954 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
Lecture |
01/14/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
Tu |
10:50 AM - 12:30 PM |
Class Started |
| Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24954 must also register for one of several labs offered. | ||||||
36058 |
Dobson Campus VTL |
Lab |
01/16/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
Th |
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
Class Started |
| Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 36058 must also register for lecture 24954. | ||||||
24945 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
Lab |
01/16/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
Th |
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
Closed |
| Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24945 must also register for lecture 24954. | ||||||
| VET235 | Veterinary Technician Proficiency | 2 Credits | ||||
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| Review of pertinent subject matter in preparation for the Arizona State Veterinary Technician Examination and the Veterinary Technician National Examination. Guided review and discussion of exam application process. Review of student's Veterinary Technology Student Essential and Recommended Skills to ensure completion for graduation as required by the American Veterinary Medical Association. May included field trips or guest lecturers. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET210, VET220, and VET223. Corequisites: VET240. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27511 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
Lecture/Lab |
01/13/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
Mo |
8:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
Class Started |
| VET240 | Veterinary Anesthesia, Surgery, and Emergency Nursing | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Veterinary surgical nursing skills associated with aseptic technique and proper protocol in the surgery suite. Pre and post-op monitoring, record keeping, and client education skills. Procedures and techniques with intravenous and inhalation anesthetics, surgical asepsis, skin preparation, instrument sterilization techniques and monitoring veterinary patients for vital signs. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET210 and VET220. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24949 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
Lab |
01/15/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
We |
7:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: [B Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24949 must also register for lecture 24948. |
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27316 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
Lab |
01/15/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
We |
12:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
Class Started |
| Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27316 must also register for lecture 24948. | ||||||
| VET250AC | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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| Provides Veterinary Technology program students with off-campus clinical experience in an emergency veterinary clinic and in a veterinary specialty practice. The internship hours will be split equally between the emergency clinic and the specialty practice. Specialty practices my include surgery, ophthalmology, internal medicine, dentistry, dermatology, radiology, exotics, zoo, research, and others. Opportunity for practical application and development of knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in program coursework. Exposure to practice philosophies, methodologies, and real-life situations requiring critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Includes instruction and evaluation by veterinarians or veterinary technicians guided by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinary Technology Student Essential and Recommended Skills list. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET250AB or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24952 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Lab |
01/11/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
Class Started |
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| VET250AD | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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| Continuing practical application and mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the selected clinical setting. Exposure to practice philosophies, methodologies, and real-life situations requiring critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Includes instruction and evaluation by veterinarians or veterinary technicians guided by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinary Technology Student Essential and Recommended Skills list. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET250AC or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24953 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Lab |
01/11/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
Class Started |
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Fall 2020
| VET200 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology Methods | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Fundamental studies of laboratory techniques and procedures involved in evaluating veterinary clinical samples. Includes hematology, urinalysis, hemostasis, blood biochemistry and enzymology, serology, cytology, and parasitology. The veterinary technician's role in sample collection, sample storage and handling, and performance of analytic procedures. Use of laboratory equipment, laboratory safety and management, and quality control. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO205 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: VET223. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35815 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
Lecture |
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
MoWe |
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
Open 24 of 24 |
| Lab Notes: Students registering for class 35815 must also register for one of several labs offered. | ||||||
35816 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
Lab |
08/25/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Tu |
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
Open 12 of 12 |
| Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 35816 must also register for lecture 35815. | ||||||
35817 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
Lab |
08/26/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
We |
10:00 AM - 12:40 PM |
Open 12 of 12 |
| Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 35817 must also register for lecture 35815. | ||||||
| VET210 | Animal Nursing II | 2 Credits | ||||
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| Instruction in and hands-on application of techniques of veterinary nursing care, patient assessment, equipment operation, diagnostic sample collection, and medical treatment. Physical examination, clinical nutrition, and reproductive management of the dog and cat. Operation of E.C.G. and anesthetic machine. Fluid therapy, wound therapy, and bandaging. Surgical instruments and packs. Common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on animals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (VET112 and VET151) or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35818 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
Lecture |
08/25/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Tu |
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
Open 24 of 24 |
| Lab Notes: Students registering for class 35818 must also register for one of several labs offered. | ||||||
35819 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
Lab |
08/27/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Th |
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
Open 12 of 12 |
| Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 35819 must also register for lecture 35818. | ||||||
35847 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
Lab |
08/27/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Th |
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
Open 12 of 12 |
| Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 35847 must also register for lecture 35818. | ||||||
| VET250AA | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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| Provides Veterinary Technology program students with off-campus clinical experience in a small animal general veterinary practice. Opportunity for practical application and development of knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in program coursework. Exposure to practice philosophies, methodologies, and real-life situations requiring critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Includes instruction and evaluation by veterinarians or veterinary technicians guided by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinary Technology Student Essential and Recommended Skills list. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET112, VET132, and VET151. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35822 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Lab |
08/22/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Open 23 of 23 |
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| VET250AB | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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| Provides Veterinary Technology program students with off-campus clinical experience in a large animal general veterinary practice. Opportunity for practical application and development of knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in program coursework. Exposure to practice philosophies, methodologies, and real-life situations requiring critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Includes instruction and evaluation by veterinarians or veterinary technicians guided by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinary Technology Student Essential and Recommended Skills list. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET250AA. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35823 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Lab |
08/22/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Open 5 of 5 |
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| VET250AC | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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| Provides Veterinary Technology program students with off-campus clinical experience in an emergency veterinary clinic and in a veterinary specialty practice. The internship hours will be split equally between the emergency clinic and the specialty practice. Specialty practices my include surgery, ophthalmology, internal medicine, dentistry, dermatology, radiology, exotics, zoo, research, and others. Opportunity for practical application and development of knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in program coursework. Exposure to practice philosophies, methodologies, and real-life situations requiring critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Includes instruction and evaluation by veterinarians or veterinary technicians guided by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinary Technology Student Essential and Recommended Skills list. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET250AB or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35824 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Lab |
08/22/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Open 5 of 5 |
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| VET250AD | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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| Continuing practical application and mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the selected clinical setting. Exposure to practice philosophies, methodologies, and real-life situations requiring critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Includes instruction and evaluation by veterinarians or veterinary technicians guided by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinary Technology Student Essential and Recommended Skills list. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET250AC or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35825 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Lab |
08/22/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Open 5 of 5 |
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