This course requires an employment experience at a veterinary practice or clinic of at least 320 contact hours. A training sponsor at the employment site will provide supervision, in cooperation…

Dosage Calculations emphasizes the basic math skills and dos­age calculations required of Veterinary Technicians . Includes pharmaceutical mathematics with an emphasis on dosage calculations and fluid therapy as related to…

This course will help students review material from the Veterinary Technician Program and prepare to take the Veterinary Techni­cian National Exam. Emphasis will be placed on the domains of the…

Preparation for and observation at a veterinary practice to focus on small animals, including cats, dogs and other species as avail­able.

Refinement of hematology and other skills acquired in Veterinary Clinical Pathology II. Additional units include urinalysis, electro­cardiography, necropsy, cytology, parasitology and specialized clinical procedures. Prerequisites: AGV 168 – Veterinary Clinic Pathology…

This course re-introduces the student to computer software com­monly used in veterinary practice. Students will become proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and software used in the routine…

Preparation for and observation at a veterinary practice to focus on large animals, including cattle, horses, sheep and swine.

This course is a continuation of Animal Nursing II. Emphasis is on radiology, dentistry, emergency care, record keeping, anesthesiology and surgical assistance. Prerequisites: AGV 162 – Animal Nursing II

This course involves the study of pharmacology, application of an­esthetic agents, the physiological effects and means of monitoring them, principles and administration of inhalant anesthetics, and a broad overview of…

Basic clinical pathology laboratory procedures including speci­men collection and preservation, hematology, and fecal exam preparation. Hematology will include preparation and performance of PCV, Hb, WBC, RBC counts, preparation and staining…

Introduction to veterinary clinical pathology with an emphasis on laboratory procedures commonly performed in private practice. Fecal analysis, basic urinalysis and basic hematology are covered. Proper care and maintenance of…

This course is a continuation of Animal Nursing I. Covers foundation material in pre- and post-surgical care, surgical assisting, fluid therapy, dental prophylaxis, anesthesiology, and basic nursing skills. Clinic and…