Diana Cutolo

Residential Faculty - Veterinary Technology

Office: MCC Other - Room: VTL

480-461-7384

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM11:00 AM - 1:00 PM   
By appointmentBy appointment   

Office hours will be held virtually by appointment only for non-program students. Program students can meet virtually or in-person at the off-site location at the Veterinary Technology Laboratory. 

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

VET112 Animal Nursing I 2 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26094
MC OFFSITE

Live Online

Hybrid
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
9:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Class Started

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.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 26094: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Lectures are Live Online and Labs are in person. Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26094 must also register for one of .

26087
MC OFFSITE

Veterinary Teaching Laboratory

Hybrid
Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
9:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Class Started

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.

Lectures are Live Online and Labs are in person. Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26087 must also register for .

27627
MC OFFSITE

Veterinary Teaching Laboratory

Hybrid
Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
1:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Class Started

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.

Lectures are Live Online and Labs are in person. Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27627 must also register for .

VET132 Veterinary Office Management and Client Communication 3 Credits

Principles and practice of veterinary office management for veterinary technology students. Client relations, receptionist skills, telephone techniques, interpersonal skills, and personnel management. Generation and maintenance of correspondence, medical records, legal forms, and hospital logs. Basic bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management principles. Marketing and public relations. Professional ethics and professionalism. Use of computers for data entry, patient record management and inventory control.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET101 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27408

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

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.

Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

VET140 Animal Care Skills II 2 Credits

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
27787
Dobson Campus

TBA

In Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Notes: Class 27787 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

VET201 Animal Care Skills III 2 Credits

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
27788
MC OFFSITE

Veterinary Teaching Laboratory

In Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Notes: Class 27788 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

VET235 Veterinary Technician Proficiency 2 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27405

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
Mo
8:00 AM – 9:50 AM

Class Started

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 27405 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

VET240 Veterinary Anesthesia, Surgery, and Emergency Nursing 3 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26091
MC OFFSITE

Veterinary Teaching Laboratory

In Person
Lab
01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025
We
7:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26091 must also register for .

27318
MC OFFSITE

Veterinary Teaching Laboratory

In Person
Lab
01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025
We
12:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27318 must also register for .

VET250AC Veterinary Technician Internship 0.5 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26092
Dobson Campus

TBA

Field Based
Lab
01/11/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

VET250AD Veterinary Technician Internship 0.5 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26093
Dobson Campus

TBA

Field Based
Lab
01/11/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

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