Kimberly Focht, D.V.M.
Residential Faculty - Veterinary Technology
Applied Sciences and Technology
Office: TC 50 - Room: TC 423
480-461-7661
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |||
Online | Online | |||
| By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Location can vary: TC 423 or VTL due to program needs.
Email to set time/place Or Virtual meeting
Classes Taught
Spring 2025
| 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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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27785 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
In-Person
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed |
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Notes: Students must register for a VET101 and a VET101LL section concurrently. |
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27786 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
In-Person
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Started |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26088 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Mo |
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 26088: 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 Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26088 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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| VET240 | Veterinary Anesthesia, Surgery, and Emergency Nursing | 3 Credits | ||||
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Veterinary surgical and dental nursing skills associated with aseptic technique and proper protocol in the surgery/dental 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. Introduction to emergency nursing care and triage skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET210 and VET220. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26090 |
MC OFFSITE Live Online |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26090 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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26091 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
In-Person
Lab
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01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
We |
7:00 AM – 10:50 AM |
Class Started |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26091 must also register for lecture 26090. |
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27318 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
In-Person
Lab
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01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
We |
12:00 PM – 3:50 PM |
Class Started |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27318 must also register for lecture 26090. |
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| VET250AC | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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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 may 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 VET250AA or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26092 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Field Based
Lab
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01/11/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Started |
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| VET250AD | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26093 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Field Based
Lab
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01/11/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Started |
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Fall 2025
| EQS105 | Principles of Equine Science | 3 Credits | ||||
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Breeds, colors and markings; horse selection; basic conformation; structures of the hoof; footfall sequences; vision, managed health program; nutrition principles; management practices, Arizona issues and history and evolution of the horse. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
21986 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/29/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Fr |
9:00 AM – 11:50 AM |
Open 24 of 24 |
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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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| 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: Acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program. Corequisites: VET150 or VET151. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23619 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
In-Person
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 24 of 24 |
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23279 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Mo |
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
Open 24 of 24 |
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| VET200 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology Methods | 2 Credits | ||||
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Fundamental studies of laboratory techniques and procedures involved in evaluating veterinary clinical samples. Includes hematology, urinalysis, hemostasis, blood biochemistry and enzymology, serology, cytology, and parasitology. The veterinary technician's role in sample collection, sample storage and handling, and performance of analytic procedures. Use of laboratory equipment, laboratory safety and management, and quality control. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO205 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: VET223. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23341 |
Dobson Campus Live Online |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Mo |
9:00 AM – 10:50 AM |
Open 4 of 20 |
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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 23341 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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23342 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Tu |
9:00 AM – 11:50 AM |
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 23342 must also register for lecture 23341. |
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23343 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Tu |
1:00 PM – 3:50 PM |
Open 4 of 10 |
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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 23343 must also register for lecture 23341. |
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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: A grade of C or better in VET140, and acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23620 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
In-Person
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Closed |
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| VET210 | Animal Nursing II | 3 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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23344 |
MC OFFSITE Live Online |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Mo |
11:30 AM – 2:10 PM |
Open 6 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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23344 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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| 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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23346 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/27/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
We |
9:00 AM – 11:50 AM |
Open 3 of 20 |
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Notes: Class 23346 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] |
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Degrees & Awards
DVM from Colorado State University
BS Agribussiness from Arizona State University
My Links
Veterinary Assisting CCL Webpage: https://www.mesacc.edu/programs/map/veterinary-assisting-ccl
Veterinary Technology AAS: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/applied-sciences-and-technology/veterinary-technology/program-admission
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