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VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
Animal Nursing VETT 128 4.00
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
A course that highlights basic and advanced nursing procedures, including but not limited to restraint, behavior awareness, physical exams,
reproduction, necropsy, specimen collection, euthanasia, companion animal diseases, emergency and critical care, laws and ethics, and
practice management skills for veterinary technicians. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the
universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Clinical and General Pathology VETT 203 4.00
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
The course includes information in hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and microbiology. The student will learn collection,
handling, and transporting of biological samples. Students will learn laboratory procedures to assist in the diagnostic process. Two hours of
lecture and six hours of lab per week. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the
Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging VETT 205 2.00
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
A course that deals with the principles of diagnostic imaging. Topics include: radiographic theory, equipment, positioning, safety
regulations, safety equipment, film processing, radiographic technique evaluation, and an introduction to alternative imaging techniques.
This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Laboratory Animal Science VETT 208 2.00
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
This course includes the principles involved with breed recognition, restraint, husbandry, nutrition, breeding, health conditions, disease
recognition, and zoonotic potential of laboratory animals, reptiles and birds. The course also includes the technician's role in a research
facility, zoological facility and a general veterinary practice. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within
the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Parasitology VETT 209 2.00
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
This course includes the study of internal and external parasites of domestic animals. The student will learn identification, life cycles,
routes of transmission, prevention and treatment protocols for the various parasites. Laboratory techniques used for identification will be
covered in detail. The student will also learn the importance of public health safety, including procedures and protocols. This course may
not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Animal Nutrition VETT 211 2.00
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
A course in the normal and therapeutic nutritional needs of various species of animals. Topics include, components of food, calculating
energy requirements, digestion, and life stage needs. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the
universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Pharmacology and Toxicology VETT 225 2.00
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
This course is designed to instruct veterinary technician students on the pharmacology and physiology of drugs, rules on filling
prescriptions, and handling, storing, and documentation of controlled substances. Emphasis will be placed on classification of drugs, route
and methods of administration of drugs, calculating dosages, and physiological action on the systems of the body. This course is worth 2.0
credits. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher
Education (NSHE).
Advanced Animal Nursing VETT 227 4.00
Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
A course in small animal diseases and management. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the
universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Anesthesia, Surgical Nursing & Dental Procedures VETT 235 4.00
Prerequisite: VETT 110 and VETT 112. Corequisite: VETT 225. Must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Program.
This course consists of three sections: anesthesia, surgical nursing and dental procedures. The anesthesia section includes an overview of
pharmacology, the use and application of anesthetic agents, the physiological effects of anesthetic agents, monitoring procedures, pain
management, and basic anesthetic protocol. The surgical nursing section includes the understanding of sterile techniques including the
methods, by which sterilization is achieved, appropriate behavior in a surgical setting, care of equipment and instruments, and the roles of
the operating room staff. The dental section includes a basic understanding of dental anatomy, instrument identification and function,
dental exams and cleaning, personnel safety and client education. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. This course may
not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.