Advanced Veterinary Assisting

Course ID
135926
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Lab Fee $40. Enrollment is limited to Veterinary Assistant Program students. Note: class will not meet on TMCC holidays; check the class syllabus. This program is held in the new Veterinary Nursing suite located in the TMCC Meadowood North Building, 5250 Neil Road, Ste. 170. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
1001
Minimum Units (Decimal)
4.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
4.00
Description

This is an advanced course for veterinary assistants designed to build on the material from VETN 100. Students will gain knowledge and hands on experience in a variety of topics including: understand common and zoonotic diseases of animals; read pet food labels and understanding nutritional concepts; perform proper prescription labeling and understand general pharmacy requirements; assist with surgical patient preparation; perform basic lab work; and assist with diagnostic imaging.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
120
Day or Night Section
Night
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
5:30–6:45 p.m. • M W • 01/22/24–05/08/24
9:00–11:30 a.m. • S • 01/27/24–05/11/24
9:00–11:30 a.m. • S • 01/27/24–05/11/24
Department Phone
825-8660
Notes (For Filter)
Lab Fee $40. Enrollment is limited to Veterinary Assistant Program students. Note: class will not meet on TMCC holidays; check the class syllabus. This program is held in the new Veterinary Nursing suite located in the TMCC Meadowood North Building, 5250 Neil Road, Ste. 170. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Completion of VETN 100 with a C or better. Co-requisite: VETN 130.
Class Subject Abbr
VETN
Class Materials