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Kimberly Focht, D.V.M.
Residential Faculty - Veterinary Technology
Office: TC 50 - Room: TC 423A
480-461-7661
Classes Taught
Fall 2022
| VET101LL | Animal Care Skills I Laboratory | 2 Credits | ||||
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| Principles of daily animal husbandry, socialization, enrichment, and clinical care of animals housed in campus facilities. Introductory veterinary technology students work on building teamwork, communication and veterinary technical skills encountered in the daily operations of a multi-species veterinary facility. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: VET101. VET101LL is a hands on lab taking care of the Veterinary Technology resident teaching animals. This may include, but is not limited to dogs, cats, rats, rabbits, horses, cattle and goats. Students should expect on average 5 hours of week of animal care duties, including weekends and holidays. The student will start online for orientation before scheduled animal care shifts begin. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30643 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In Person
Lab
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Closed |
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30644 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In Person
Lab
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Closed |
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30645 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In Person
Lab
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Open 5 of 24 |
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| VET150 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Comparative evaluation of the anatomy and physiological functions of various body systems of livestock, companion animals, and laboratory animals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO181, CHM130, CHM130LL, CRE101 or exemption by district placement, ENG102, MAT120, and VET101) and admission to the Veterinary Technology/Animal Health Program. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30081 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/23/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Tu |
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Closed |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| VET220 | Veterinary Pharmacology for the Veterinary Technician | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Actions and uses of pharmacological agents used in veterinary medicine; drug classifications, modes of action, indications and contraindications, routes of administration, and mechanisms of elimination. Dispensing and pharmacy management, and laws regulating controlled substances. Solving medical math problems and calculating drug doses. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET101 and VET151. Corequisites: VET223. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30181 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/24/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
We |
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
Open 6 of 20 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Degrees & Awards
DVM from Colorado State University
BS Agribussiness from Arizona State University
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