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Tammy (Tat) McMahon
Residential Faculty - Veterinary Technology
Applied Sciences and Technology
Office: MCC Other - Room: VTL
480-600-1062 (mobile)
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |||
Online | Online | |||
By appointment | By appointment |
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
Spring 2025
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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Course Notes: VET101LL is a co-requisite course and expected to be completed in the same semester as VET101. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27406 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Mo |
10:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
Class Ended |
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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Book Information |
VET104 | Veterinary Assisting II | 3 Credits | ||||
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This is a lecture/laboratory course where students will learn hands on skills needed to perform the duties of a veterinary assistant. The course will build foundation skills for veterinary clinical care for the veterinary assistant. This course includes foundations in pharmacy and pharmacology, surgical preparation and assisting, the veterinary assistant's role in collection of laboratory samples, and diagnostic imaging. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET101 and VET103. High school biology strongly recommended. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28046 |
MC OFFSITE Live Online |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Mo |
8:00 AM – 9:50 AM |
Class Ended |
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 28046 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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28047 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
In-Person
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
9:00 AM – 11:50 AM |
Class Ended |
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 28047 must also register for lecture 28046. |
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28217 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
In-Person
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
2:30 PM – 5:20 PM |
Class Ended |
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28217 must also register for lecture 28046. |
VET109 | Veterinary Assisting Internship | 1 Credits | ||||
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Provides students with clinical experience in a small animal general veterinary practice. Provides the opportunity for practical application and development of knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in program coursework at a veterinary assistant level. Students have 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 National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America Veterinary Assistant Student Essential and Recommended Skills list. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in VET101 and VET103. Corequisites: VET104. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28044 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Field Based
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Ended |
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Notes: Class 28044 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] |
VET230 | Veterinary Radiology and Imaging for the Veterinary Technician | 3 Credits | ||||
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Veterinary and radiographic terminology, radiation and electrical protection, technical principles, radiographic equipment operation - manual and digital, and radiographic duties of the Veterinary Technician. Introduction to ultrasound, MRI, CAT scans, and other non-traditional imaging uses and techniques. Lab allows for practical application of theories and radiographic positioning as taught in lecture. Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in VET150 and VET150LL) or permission of Instructor. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27319 |
MC OFFSITE Online Course |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Ended |
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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 27319 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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28045 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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01/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Fr |
7:00 AM – 9:50 AM |
Class Ended |
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 28045 must also register for lecture 27319. |
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27320 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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01/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Fr |
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM |
Class Ended |
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 27320 must also register for lecture 27319. |
Summer 2025
VET250AA | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 Credits | ||||
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Provides Veterinary Technology program students with off-campus clinical experience in a small animal general veterinary practice. 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 VET112, VET132, and VET151. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16340 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Independent Study
Lab
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05/27/2025 – 07/31/2025 |
Open 4 of 18 |
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 |
17286 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Independent Study
Lab
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05/27/2025 – 07/31/2025 |
Open 17 of 18 |
Fall 2025
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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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23276 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Mo |
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM |
Open 1 of 30 |
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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23615 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Closed |
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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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Book Information |
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 |
33673 |
MC OFFSITE |
In-Person
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 28 of 30 |
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23616 |
MC OFFSITE TBA |
Field Based
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Closed |
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23617 |
MC OFFSITE TBA |
Field Based
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 1 of 30 |
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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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23890 |
MC OFFSITE Live Online |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Mo |
8:00 AM – 9:50 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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23890 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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23891 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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08/27/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
We |
11:00 AM – 1:50 PM |
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 Notes: Students registering for class 23891 must also register for lecture 23890. |
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23892 |
MC OFFSITE Veterinary Teaching Laboratory |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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08/27/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
We |
2:30 PM – 5:20 PM |
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 Notes: Students registering for class 23892 must also register for lecture 23890. |
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 |
23889 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/29/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Fr |
9:00 AM – 11:50 AM |
Open 3 of 20 |
Book Information |
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