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: Spring ONLY - Semester availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

Prerequisites: Formal Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program.
Corequisites: VET 101 LAB: Intro to Vet Tech
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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