Course Descriptions
VTHT 1105 Veterinary Medical Terminology
Introduction to word parts, directional terminology, and analysis of veterinary terms.
1 credit hour. (W)
VTHT 1217 Veterinary Office Management
Practical experience in management of the veterinary practice. Emphasis on client
relations, record keeping, inventory, employment skills, and computer skills in the
veterinary environment. 2 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 1245 Veterinary Radiology
Presentation of theory and principles and practical application of radiology within
the field of veterinary medicine. Lab required. Prerequisite: VTHT 1313. 2 credit
hours. (W)
VTHT 1271 Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) Prep Course
Preparation for the national licensing exam. Prerequisites: VTHT 1245, VTHT 1341,
VTHT 2209, and VTHT 2213. 2 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 1280 Cooperative Education I – Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician
and Veterinary Assistant
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered
through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under
the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director
for more information. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit. 2 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 1301 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
Survey of the profession of veterinary technology with emphasis on basic techniques,
handling and care of animals, and ethical and professional requirements. Lab required.
3 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 1313 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
Gross anatomy of domestic animals including physiological explanations of how each
organ system functions. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 1341 Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance
In-depth application of surgical, obstetrical, and anesthesia techniques including
identification and use of instruments and equipment. Lab required. Prerequisites:
VTHT 1349 and VTHT 2331. 3 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 1349 Veterinary Pharmacology
Fundamentals of pharmacology including recognition, calculation, labeling, packaging,
and administration of veterinary drugs, biologics, and therapeutic agents. Discussion
of normal and abnormal responses to these agents. Lab required. Prerequisite: VTHT
1313. 3 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 2201 Canine and Feline Clinical Management
Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of canines and felines in
a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of canines and felines encountered in
the practice of veterinary medicine. 2 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 2205 Equine Clinical Management
Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of equines in a clinical
setting. Review of common diseases of equines encountered in the practice of veterinary
medicine. Lab required. 2 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 2209 Food Animal Clinical Management
Survey of feeding, management practices, and care of food producing animals in a clinical
setting. Review of common diseases of food producing animals. Lab required. Prerequisite:
VTHT 1313. 2 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 2213 Lab Animal Clinical Management
Survey of feeding, management practices, and care of laboratory animals in a clinical
setting. Review of common diseases of laboratory animals encountered in the practice
of veterinary medicine. Lab required. 2 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 2280 Cooperative Education II – Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician
and Veterinary Assistant
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered
through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under
the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director
for more information. Prerequisites: VTHT 1280 and VTHT 1341. 2 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 2321 Veterinary Parasitology
Study of parasites common to domestic animals including zoonotic diseases. Lab required.
3 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 2323 Veterinary Clinical Pathology I
In-depth study of hematology and blood chemistries with emphasis on lab procedures.
Lab required. Prerequisites: VTHT 2321 and VTHT 1313. 3 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 2325 Large Animal Assisting Techniques
Study of restraint, management, treatment, and medication techniques for farm animals.
Lab required. Prerequisite: VTHT 1313. 3 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 2331 Veterinary Clinical Pathology II
In-depth study of urinalysis and cytology. Survey of microbiological techniques. Emphasis
on laboratory procedures. Lab required. Prerequisite: VTHT 2323. 3 credit hours. (W)
VTHT 2439 Veterinary Nursing Care
Capstone course requiring integration of course work in the field of veterinary technology.
Lab required. Prerequisite: VTHT 1341. 4 credit hours. (W)