VTAH 155L - Fundamentals of Veterinary Technology Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Leah Marie Shufelt, Kathleen Kaleka, Tracey L. Mumby, Dana McNabb, Biljana Jovanovic
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    8 students
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This introductory course utilizes demonstrations, laboratory exercises, group activities, and lectures to illustrate the fundamentals of veterinary technology. Course work fulfills the student's need to learn and practice "essential" and "recommended" tasks from the American Veterinary Medical Association's Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Task List. These tasks include animal restraint and handling skills, physical exam basics, medicating techniques, breed and species identification, basic animal nursing skills, surgical equipment and veterinary medical equipment identification, basic nutrition, sanitation/sterilization, and personal hygiene. Appropriate veterinary medical terminology is also included. This course is for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program.
    Usually Held
    Fri 12:15pm–3:20pm, Wed 12:15pm–3:20pm, Thu 12:15pm–3:20pm, Tue 12:15pm–3:20pm