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VT 109 - Introduction to Veterinary Science

Credits - 2 Lecture - 2
Overview of the veterinary assistant job. This course covers the basic laws of veterinary medicine with an emphasis on practical aspects of the veterinary clinic. Topic will include veterinary medicine and the veterinary health care team careers in veterinary medicine, types of veterinary practices, professionalism in the veterinary workplace, the Human-Animal bond, office practices, workplace safety, universal precautions, basic medical terminology, basic nutrition, basic behavior, veterinary ethics and laws, and basic anatomy and physiology on all species. This will illustrate that the coursework is both practical and necessary.
Term(s) Offered: Fall
Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.


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