Introduction to Veterinary Assisting

Course ID
135919
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Lab Fee: $20. Enrollment limited to Veterinary Assistant Program students. This program is held in the new Veterinary Nursing/Veterinary Assisting suite located in the TMCC Meadowood North Bldg., 5250 Neil Road, Suite 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
4002
Minimum Units (Decimal)
4.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
4.00
Description

This is an introductory course for veterinary assistants. Students will gain knowledge and hands on experience in a variety of topics including: completion of front office procedures for the veterinary hospital; breed identification; recognition of animal behavior and demonstration of common restraint methods; understand infection control and isolation procedures; perform basic tasks such as vaccine/medication administration and husbandry procedures; obtain patient history and perform physical examinations with data recording.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
100
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
12:00–2:30 p.m. • S • 08/31/24–12/14/24
Department Phone
825-8660
Notes (For Filter)
Lab Fee: $20. Enrollment limited to Veterinary Assistant Program students. This program is held in the new Veterinary Nursing/Veterinary Assisting suite located in the TMCC Meadowood North Bldg., 5250 Neil Road, Suite 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.
Class Subject Abbr
VETN