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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 2020
| 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. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
38463 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In Person
Lab
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08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Closed |
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38464 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In Person
Lab
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08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Class Started |
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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. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35662 |
LIVE ONLINE |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Mo |
9:00 AM - 11:00 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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| VET150LL | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 1 Credits | ||||
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| Laboratory experience in support of VET150. Includes dissection of preserved animal specimens. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: VET150. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35663 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/25/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Tu |
2:00 PM - 4:50 PM |
Closed |
35673 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/27/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Th |
7:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
Closed |
| 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. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
39888 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
In Person
Lab
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08/27/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Th |
2:30 PM - 5:20 PM |
Class Started |
| Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 39888 must also register for lecture 35818. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35821 |
Dobson Campus LIVE ONLINEVTL |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
MoWe |
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Spring 2021
| 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. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
36390 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In Person
Lab
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01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021 |
Closed |
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Additional Notes: 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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36391 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In Person
Lab
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01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021 |
Open 17 of 24 |
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Additional Notes: 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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36392 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In Person
Lab
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01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021 |
Open 15 of 24 |
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Additional Notes: 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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| VET140 | Animal Care Skills II | 2 Credits | ||||
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| Practical application of animal care skills and principles of animal care and management using techniques and knowledge learned in the veterinary technology classes. Students expand their animal care knowledge, skills and abilities to include skills needed to be successful in clinical internships. Prerequisites. None. Corequisites: VET150 or VET151 and admission to the Veterinary Technology program. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
36393 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In Person
Lab
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01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021 |
Open 9 of 24 |
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| VET151 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Focuses on unique anatomic structures and physiological processes which are clinically important in veterinary medicine. Anatomical and physiological bases of clinic procedures, animal disease processes, and veterinary treatments. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET150 or permission of Instructor. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
31604 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021 |
Open 1 of 18 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| VET201 | Animal Care Skills III | 2 Credits | ||||
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| Practical application of animal care skills and principles of animal care and management using techniques and knowledge learned in the veterinary technology classes. Students expand their animal care knowledge, skills and abilities to include skills needed to be successful in clinical internships. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: VET210 and VET240 and admission to the Veterinary Technology program. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
36394 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
In Person
Lab
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01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021 |
Open 10 of 24 |
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| 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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31606 |
MC OFFSITE |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021 |
Open 5 of 24 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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31607 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
In Person
Lab
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01/20/2021 - 05/14/2021 |
We |
7:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
Open 1 of 12 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 31607 must also register for lecture 31606. |
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33667 |
MC OFFSITE VTL |
In Person
Lab
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01/20/2021 - 05/14/2021 |
We |
12:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
Open 4 of 12 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 33667 must also register for lecture 31606. |
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Degrees & Awards
DVM from Colorado State University
BS Agribussiness from Arizona State University
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