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Tammy Lynn McMahon

Residential Faculty - Veterinary Technology

Applied Sciences and Technology

Veterinary Technology

Classes Taught

Fall 2022

VET101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3 Credits
Introduces the role of the veterinary paraprofessional to the veterinary science industry. Addresses professional development, including ethics, professionalism, and legal implications of veterinary practice. Students will be introduced to animal husbandry and nutrition, animal behavior, species and breed identification, the human-animal bond, biosecurity, equine medicine, livestock medicine, companion animal medicine, and lab animal medicine.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: VET101LL.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
30076
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. 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.

Class 30076 Students may contact instructor at: tammy.mcmahon@mesacc.edu

30642
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022

Open

8 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. 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.

Class 30642 Students may contact instructor at: nicole.bartreau@mesacc.edu

VET103 Veterinary Assisting I 3 Credits
Provides students with the hands-on skills needed to perform the duties of a veterinary assistant. Introduction of the basic veterinary assistant skills needed to assist veterinary professionals in the quality care of animals. Includes basic introduction to anatomy and physiology of domestic animals, front office skills, communication and client relations, animal restraint, nursing, vaccinations and other basic assisting skills. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31193
MC OFFSITE
Live Online
Hybrid
Lecture
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022
Mo
8:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Open

3 of 18
Seats Available

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.

Class 31193 Students may contact instructor at: tammy.mcmahon@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 31193 must also register for one of .

31194
MC OFFSITE
Veterinary Teaching Laboratory
Hybrid
Lab
08/24/2022 - 12/16/2022
We
11:00 AM - 1:50 PM

Open

2 of 9
Seats Available

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.

Class 31194 Students may contact instructor at: tammy.mcmahon@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 31194 must also register for .
31195
MC OFFSITE
Veterinary Teaching Laboratory
Hybrid
Lab
08/24/2022 - 12/16/2022
We
2:30 PM - 5:20 PM

Open

1 of 9
Seats Available

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.

Class 31195 Students may contact instructor at: tammy.mcmahon@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 31195 must also register for .
VET223 Animal Diseases 3 Credits
Study of common infectious, parasitic, metabolic, immunologic, and degenerative diseases of domestic animals. Infectious disease transmission, mechanisms of disease, the host-parasite relationship, and host responses to disease agents. Clinical signs and management of common diseases. Life cycles of common parasites. Principles of disease prevention, environmental management, vaccination, and zoonosis. Diagnostic techniques including gross and microscopic identification of common animal pathogens.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET151. BIO205 recommended.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31192
Live Online
Live Online
Lecture
08/26/2022 - 12/16/2022
Fr
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Open

6 of 20
Seats Available

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.

Class 31192 Students may contact instructor at: tammy.mcmahon@mesacc.edu

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