VTSC 101 — Introduction to Veterinary Technology. VTSC 211 Veterinary Clinical Methods I
This course is an introduction to veterinary clinical skills. Hospital safety including kennel management and sanitation are discussed. Students practice safe handling and restraint of various species of animals with an overview of basic physical examination techniques. Preventative health care and immunity, small animal nutrition, grooming, reproductive cycles, sex determination, and behavior and training are also discussed. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week plus additional animal behavior/ socialization/basic training work outside of class. Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology I, VTSC 101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology, and VTSC 232 Veterinary Microbiology. Pre/ Pharmacology.