VET 120 — Veterinary Pharmacology
/3 contact hours This course will examine the fundamentals of pharmacology as it relates to the veterinary technician. This class looks at the effects of different drugs on the animal body and their uses for combating various ailments. Future veterinary technicians and technologists learn about drug recognition, labeling and packaging, calculating and measuring appropriate dosages for each animal, and administering, storing and inventorying pharmaceuticals. Students will also study normal and abnormal responses to therapeutic agents. This course may involve field work. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MAT 118, BIO 124/125, and VET 101. This course is only available to students in the Veterinary Technology program. Core fulfilled: None