The first of three courses to introduce and practice the fundamen­tals of animal nursing. Includes animal handling and restraint, patient admission and history, preparation and administration of vaccines and medications,…

Discusses moral, ethical and legal principles applicable to vet­erinarians and their employees, breeders, kennel operators, pet groomers and other allied to the small animal industry. Considers state, local and federal…

Includes an overview of veterinary practice management and office procedures, with basic filing, record keeping, telephone etiquette, cash drawer management, and the economics of veterinary practice. Instruction on the use…

Animal Nutrition provides instruction regarding essential nutrients and the role of each in an animal’s metabolism. Topics include ba­sic clinical and therapeutic nutrition, pet food analysis, nutritional deficiencies, and toxins.…

This course covers the study of drugs and other pharmaceuticals used in veterinary medicine. Emphasis will be on drug usage, client education, calculations, measurement, administration, in­ventory, and storage. This course…

Introduction to word parts, directional terminology, and analysis of common veterinary terms.

This course provides instruction in anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. The course focus is on skeletal, musculature, renal, ophthalmic, cardiac and respiratory systems. Lab activi­ties focus on skeletal identification…

This course provides instruction in anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. The course focus is on digestive, nervous and sensory, endocrine and urinary systems. Lab activities focus on structure identification…

This course introduces the basics of animal identification, hus­bandry, behavior, safety and healthcare. Career opportunities in animal related fields are explored. The student will also complete the American Red Cross…