Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 VSCC Catalog 
    
2017-2018 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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VET 101 - *Introduction to Veterinary Technology


This course begins building the skill sets required to succeed in the care and handling of animals.  Areas of emphasis will include:  restraint techniques, care and feeding, basic nursing care, venipuncture, client relations, microscope care and usage and other basic skills utilized by animal caregivers, animal lab researchers and/or practicing veterinary technicians. 

Semester Availability:  FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor. 

Prerequisites: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing and an ACT Math subscore of 19 or completion of MATH 1005  with a grade of C or higher and formal admission to the Veterinary Technology program
Corequisites: VET 101L

Contact Hours: Two lecture hours per week
Laboratory Hours: Two laboratory hours per week
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)


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