Tammy (Tat) McMahon

Residential Faculty - Veterinary Technology

Applied Sciences and Technology

Applied Sciences and Technology

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
 
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
 
Online
 
Online
 
 
By appointment
 
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

Fall 2026

VET101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16212

Live Online
Live Online
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
Mo
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

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.
17789
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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.
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
16493
MC OFFSITE

TBA
Field Based
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Closed

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.
16494
MC OFFSITE

TBA
Field Based
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Closed

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.
17790
MC OFFSITE

TBA
Field Based
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Class Started

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.
VET103 Veterinary Assisting I 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16723
MC OFFSITE

Live Online
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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 16723 must also register for one of .
16724
MC OFFSITE

VTL
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
We
9:00 AM – 11:50 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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16724 must also register for .
16725
MC OFFSITE

VTL
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
We
1:00 PM – 3:50 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 16725 must also register for .
VET223 Animal Diseases 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16722
Dobson Campus

TC 425
In-Person
Lecture
08/28/2026 – 12/18/2026
Fr
9:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Class Started

Spring 2027

VET104 Veterinary Assisting II 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11530
MC OFFSITE

VTL
In-Person
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
Tu
9:00 AM – 11:50 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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11530 must also register for .
11642
MC OFFSITE

VTL
In-Person
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
Tu
1:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Open

4 of 10
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11642 must also register for .
VET109 Veterinary Assisting Internship 1 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11527
Dobson Campus

TBA
Field Based
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

3 of 20
Seats Available
VET230 Veterinary Radiology and Imaging for the Veterinary Technician 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11015
MC OFFSITE
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

4 of 24
Seats Available

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 11015 must also register for one of .
11528
MC OFFSITE

VTL
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
01/22/2027 – 05/14/2027
Fr
7:00 AM – 9:50 AM

Open

2 of 12
Seats Available

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 11528 must also register for .
11016
MC OFFSITE

VTL
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
01/22/2027 – 05/14/2027
Fr
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

Open

2 of 12
Seats Available

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 11016 must also register for .

Spring Flex Start 2027

VET101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3 Credits

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.

Course Notes: VET101LL is a co-requisite course and expected to be completed in the same semester as VET101.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11069

Live Online
Live Online
Lecture
01/25/2027 – 05/14/2027
Mo
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

Open

21 of 30
Seats Available

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.
VET104 Veterinary Assisting II 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11529
MC OFFSITE

Live Online
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
01/25/2027 – 05/14/2027
Mo
8:00 AM – 9:50 AM

Open

4 of 20
Seats Available

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 11529 must also register for one of .

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