Veterinary Technology
Course List
| Code | Course Description |
|---|---|
| VTEC 1101 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 1This course is designed to provide a foundation for veterinary medical language and basic anatomy and physiology. Positional, directional and planes of body and body cavity terminology are also discussed. From the cellular to the tissue level to the gross anatomical level, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of both small (canine, feline), avian and large (bovine, equine, ovine, caprine, porcine) animals are covered. |
| VTEC 1102 | Veterinary Laboratory Procedures 1This course is designed to provide students with the necessary background to perform basic veterinary clinical or laboratory procedures. The methodology for care and maintenance of veterinary laboratory equipment is covered, in addition to the materials and methods used to perform common diagnostic tests, sample preparation and submission, and accurate record keeping. Diagnostic testing for, and identification of common small and |
| VTEC 1103 | Veterinary Nursing 1This course introduces safe animal handling and restraint and the components of the physical exam. Students will learn how to obtain the basic medical history and vital signs of a patient and how to record these data in veterinary medical records. Aspects of breed recognition, animal behaviour, safe restraint, nursing care and husbandry of healthy, sick and hospitalized patients are covered. Basic technical skills including grooming, medication administration, injections and blood collection are included. |
| VTEC 1112 | Veterinary Administrative ProceduresThis course is designed to introduce the student to the administrative duties and procedures required in a veterinary setting. Topics covered will include: reception and public relations skills, appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, interpersonal skills, time and stress management, inventory control, filing and records management procedures, and veterinary medical ethics. The computer applications will provide a practical, working knowledge of word processing and veterinary software. Health and safety, including WHMIS certification and job search skills will be covered. |
| VTEC 1201 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 2This course includes the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, hematologic, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, reproductive and sensory systems of both small (canine, feline), avian and large (bovine, equine, ovine, caprine, porcine) animals. This course includes further development of veterinary terminology skills and completes the detailed review of small and large animal anatomical and physiological systems. |
| VTEC 1202 | Veterinary Laboratory Procedures 2This course will further develop veterinary clinical and laboratory skills. Topics include transfusion medicine, serum chemistry testing, urinalysis, immunology and serology. Cytological techniques and microbiology are reviewed for all domestic veterinary species, with an emphasis on pathogens relevant to companion (small) animals. |
| VTEC 1203 | Veterinary Nursing 2This course builds on the animal handling and technical skills learned in Veterinary Nursing 1 and provides a basic introduction to the fields of veterinary anesthesia, emergency medicine and fluid therapy. Additional skills covered include intravenous catheter placement, urinary procedures, wound care and bandaging. A one week practicum is included in the course. |
| VTEC 1204 | Veterinary PharmacologyThis course provides a foundation in the basic principles of pharmacology. Pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and general pharmacological principles and definitions, as well as a review of drugs that affect various body systems are included. Practical applications of pharmacology concepts for a variety of species are addressed. |
| VTEC 1205 | Veterinary DiseasesThis course introduces students to the cause of veterinary diseases and provides an overview of the transmission, clinical signs, treatment and prevention of common diseases in both small and large animals. Specific modes of disease transmission and prevention (including both large and small animal vaccine schedules) are detailed. |
| VTEC 2106 | Veterinary DentistryThis course will review the basics of companion animal oral anatomy and health, with emphasis on prevention and detection of periodontal disease and oral pathology. Students will learn and practice techniques in routine dental cleaning and oral hygiene, dental charting, dental radiography, client education and home care. |
| VTEC 2107 | Large Animal ClinicsThis course covers many aspects of large animal veterinary technology. Topics include handling and restraint, husbandry, comparative anatomy, medical procedures, surgical procedures and preventative medicine of equines, ruminants, porcines and South American camelids. |
| VTEC 2108 | Veterinary AnesthesiaThis course combines both the theoretical and practical aspects of veterinary anesthesia for both small and large animals. Topics include the calculation of drug doses, pre-anesthetic patient preparation, administration of local anesthetics, sedatives, induction drugs and inhalant anesthetics, monitoring patients under general anesthesia, detection and management of anesthetic complications, as well as post-operative patient care and pain prevention. Inhalant anesthetic machines and monitoring equipment will also be covered. |
| VTEC 2109 | Veterinary RadiographyThis course will detail all aspects of veterinary radiography. Topics include the theoretical aspects of radiography, radiation safety, patient handling techniques, taking, processing and evaluation of radiographs to ensure diagnostic quality. |
| VTEC 2110 | Animal Behaviour and WelfareThis course includes both the practical and theoretical study of relevant normal and problem behaviours of companion animals. Client communication and education are emphasized. Discussions of ethical and welfare issues in both small and large animals and in the safe nursing practice of aggressive and injured animals are also included in this course. |
| VTEC 2111 | Animal NutritionThis course will examine the dietary requirements of companion and food animals and how nutrition affects animal health. Students will also be provided with the knowledge required to counsel small animal clients on life stage, preventative and therapeutic nutrition as well as available supplements and nutraceuticals. |
| VTEC 2112 | Veterinary Elective Procedures (Dentistry & Surgical Assistance)This course will review the basics of companion animal oral anatomy and health, with emphasis on prevention and detection of periodontal disease and oral pathology. Students will learn and practice techniques in routine dental cleaning and oral hygiene, dental charting, dental radiography, client education, and home care. |
| VTEC 2303 | Veterinary Nursing 3In this course students will learn and practice advanced veterinary nursing skills. Skills acquired in Veterinary Nursing 1 and 2 will be reviewed and further developed. Advanced drug dosing, fluid administration, constant rate infusion (CRI) and transfusion calculations will be practiced. Students will gain experience in client and workplace communication. Emergency and critical care nursing will be emphasized along with the medical record keeping needed for these disciplines. Ward and hospital management will be discussed from a veterinary technologist's perspective. Palliative care, oncology and toxicology will be reviewed. |
| VTEC 2304 | Veterinary Surgical AssistanceThis course will detail aseptic technique, upkeep of surgical areas, packs and equipment, preparation of the patient for surgery, anticipation of surgeon’s needs and post-operative care of surgical patients. Each student will scrub into and assist during live animal surgery. Enrollment is limited to students in the Veterinary Technology Program. |
| VTEC 2305 | Veterinary Genetics and ReproductionThis course will introduce genetics and the basics of genetic disease. Strategies to decrease the frequency of genetic disease will be discussed. Normal and abnormal reproductive anatomy and physiology of the common domestic species will be reviewed. Discussion will include the reproductive cycle of each species and signs and symptoms associated with normal parturition and dystocia. The veterinary team's role in assisting with the reproductive process will be emphasized. Enrollment is limited to students in the Veterinary Technology Program. |
| VTEC 2307 | Lab Animal and Exotics ClinicsThis course will introduce avian, exotic pet and laboratory animal clinical skills. Students will gain knowledge and experience in handling, restraint and treatment and will be exposed to laboratory animal guidelines and procedures. Enrollment is limited to students in the Veterinary Technology Program. |
| VTEC 2309 | Veterinary Diagnostic ImagingThe student will receive further practice in radiography with emphasis on problem solving. Contrast media in radiography and advanced diagnostic imaging including ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, nuclear scintigraphy and infrared thermography are discussed. Patient preparation for both basic and advanced techniques is included. Enrollment is limited to students in the Veterinary Technology Program. |
| VTEC 2311 | Veterinary NutritionThis course will examine the dietary requirements of companion animals and how nutrition affects animal health. Students will also be provided with the knowledge required to counsel small animal clients on life stage, preventative, and therapeutic nutrition and weight loss as well as available supplements and nutraceuticals. |
| VTEC 2312 | Veterinary Technology Practicum 3In this course students will take part in a 4-week practicum placement in a small animal hospital. |
| VTEC 2313 | Veterinary Nursing 3In this course students will learn and practice advanced veterinary nursing skills. Skills acquired in Veterinary Nursing 1 and 2 will be reviewed and further developed. Advanced drug dosing, fluid administration, constant rate infusion (CRI) and transfusion calculations will be practiced. Students will gain experience in client and workplace communication. Emergency and critical care nursing will be emphasized along with the medical record keeping needed for these disciplines. Ward and hospital management will be discussed from a veterinary technologist's perspective. |
| VTEC 2315 | Veterinary Genetics and ReproductionThis course will introduce genetics and the basics of genetic disease. Breeding strategies to decrease the frequency of genetic disease will be discussed. Normal and abnormal reproductive anatomy and physiology of the common domestic species will be reviewed. Discussion will include the reproductive cycle of each species and signs and symptoms associated with normal parturition and dystocia. The veterinary team's role in assisting with the reproductive process will be emphasized. |