Recent SemestersFall 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits4PrerequisiteVT 110, 113, and 152 with grades of "C" or better Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionVT 120 Pharmacology and Anesthesiology for the Veterinary Technician Units: 4 Hours: 54 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB Prerequisite: VT 110, 113, and 152 with grades of "C" or better Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in this course is limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. To be considered for admission, a student must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have completed CHEM 400 or CHEM 305, BIOL 400, and BIOL 440 with grades of "C" or better. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information. In this course, students will develop knowledge and skills related to pharmacology, veterinary anesthesiology and surgical assisting. Veterinary pharmacology concepts including drug classification, mechanisms of action, methods of administration, prescribing and dispensing will be introduced. Prescription, over-the-counter and scheduled drugs will be discussed. Students will learn how to perform and monitor veterinary anesthesia and practice related skills in the laboratory setting. Students will learn about veterinary surgical instrumentation, aseptic technique, surgical assisting and patient care. Application of knowledge will take place in surgical assisting labs where students demonstrate hands-on skills under the direct supervision of a licensed program veterinarian and Registered Veterinary Technician. Laboratories will include using live animals and equipment for student learning and demonstration of hands-on skills. Students will also be required to spend a minimum of 6 hours per week during assigned shifts in the care of the colony animals. Shifts are scheduled outside of regular class time. Animal care shifts may be scheduled on weekends and holidays as well as semester breaks. Enrollment in this is course limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information.Usually HeldMon 9:30am–1:35pm 