Tammy (Tat) McMahon

Residential Faculty - Veterinary 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

Summer 2026

VET250AA Veterinary Technician Internship 0.5 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13949
Dobson Campus

TBA

Field Based
Lab
05/26/2026 – 07/30/2026

Class Started

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

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.

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

Open

17 of 30
Seats Available

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.

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

Open

6 of 24
Seats Available

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