Kimberly Focht, D.V.M.

Residential Faculty - Veterinary Technology

Program Director :

Veterinary Technology

Office: TC 50 - Room: TC 423

480-461-7661

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM8:00 AM - 8:50 AM  
  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  
  

Online

  
By appointment   By appointment

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

EQS105 Principles of Equine Science 3 Credits

Breeds, colors and markings; horse selection; basic conformation; form to function; structures of the hoof; footfall sequences; vision, managed health program; nutrition principles and management practices. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17181
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Fr
9:00 AM - 11:50 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 17181 Students may contact instructor at: kimberly.focht@mesacc.edu

VET101LL Animal Care Skills I Laboratory 2 Credits

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.

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19258
Dobson Campus

TBA

Field Based
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Closed

19259
Dobson Campus

TBA

Field Based
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Closed

19260
Dobson Campus

TBA

Field Based
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Closed

VET150 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits

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
18778
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
Tu
9:00 AM - 11:30 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 18778 Students may contact instructor at: kimberly.focht@mesacc.edu

VET220 Veterinary Pharmacology for the Veterinary Technician 3 Credits

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
18867

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
We
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Closed

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 18867 Students may contact instructor at: kimberly.focht@mesacc.edu

Spring 2024

VET101LL Animal Care Skills I Laboratory 2 Credits

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.

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28573
Dobson Campus

TBA

In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Closed

Notes: Students must register for a VET101 and a VET101LL section concurrently - please also enroll for one VET101 this term by choosing section 28063 or 28064.

28574
Dobson Campus

TBA

In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

13 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Students must register for a VET101 and a VET101LL section concurrently - please also enroll for one VET101 this term by choosing section 28063 or 28064.

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
26497
MC OFFSITE

Live Online

Hybrid
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
Tu
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Closed

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 is online and lab is in person. Students may contact instructor at kimberly.focht@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26497 must also register for one of .

26498
MC OFFSITE

Veterinary Teaching Laboratory

In Person
Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
We
7:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Closed

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26498 must also register for .

27958
MC OFFSITE

Veterinary Teaching Laboratory

In Person
Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
We
12:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Closed

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27958 must also register for .

Spring Flex Start 2024

VET151 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits

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
26495
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/22/2024 - 05/10/2024
Mo
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Open

9 of 24
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26495 must also register for one of .

Degrees & Awards

DVM from Colorado State University 

BS Agribussiness from Arizona State University

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