Office Hours
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Office hours will be held by appointment only. Students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program can schedule office hour appointments through the Canvas calendar or email me directly.
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| VET101 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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16212
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Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Mo
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10:30 AM – 1:20 PM
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Class Started |
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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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17789
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Class Started |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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Course 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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16493
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MC OFFSITE
TBA |
Field Based
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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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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16494
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MC OFFSITE
TBA |
Field Based
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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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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17790
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MC OFFSITE
TBA |
Field Based
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Class Started |
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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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| VET103 | Veterinary Assisting I | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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16723
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MC OFFSITE
Live Online |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Mo
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8:00 AM – 9:50 AM
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Closed |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16723 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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16724
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MC OFFSITE
VTL |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
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We
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9:00 AM – 11:50 AM
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Closed |
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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 16724 must also register for lecture 16723. |
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16725
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MC OFFSITE
VTL |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
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We
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1:00 PM – 3:50 PM
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Closed |
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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 16725 must also register for lecture 16723. |
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| VET223 | Animal Diseases | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16722
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/28/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Fr
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9:00 AM – 11:50 AM
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Class Started |
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