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VET101: Introduction to Veterinary Technology – 3 credits

Introduces the role of the veterinary paraprofessional to the veterinary science industry. Addresses professional development, including ethics, professionalism, and legal implications of veterinary practice. Students will be introduced to animal husbandry and nutrition, animal behavior, species and breed identification, the human-animal bond, biosecurity, equine medicine, livestock medicine, companion animal medicine, and lab animal medicine. Note: Completion of High school biology is recommended prior to enrolling in VET101. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: VET101LL.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27406
Mesa
Live Online
Live Online
01/1305/09
Spring 2025
M
10:30AM – 12:20PM
  • T. McMahon
Class Started
Contact Enrollment Services for Registration Assistance
  • Costs include VET Course Fee: $30.00
    • Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.

      Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
      Students may contact instructor at: tammy.mcmahon@mesacc.edu
      Students must register for a VET101 and a VET101LL section concurrently - please also enroll for one VET101LL this term by choosing section 27785 or 27786.
      Class 27406 costs include VET Course Fee: $30
    • Additional Notes: VET101LL is a co-requisite course and expected to be completed in the same semester as VET101.
27407
Mesa
Online Course
Online
01/1305/09
Spring 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Wolfe
Class Started
Contact Enrollment Services for Registration Assistance
  • Costs include VET Course Fee: $30.00
    • Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.

      Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
      Class 27407 Students may contact instructor at: madison.wolfe@mesacc.edu
      Students must register for a VET101 and a VET101LL section concurrently - please also enroll for one VET101LL this term by choosing section 27785 or 27786.
      Class 27407 costs include VET Course Fee: $30
    • Additional Notes: VET101LL is a co-requisite course and expected to be completed in the same semester as VET101.

VET101LL: Animal Care Skills I Laboratory – 2 credits

Principles of daily animal husbandry, socialization, enrichment, and clinical care of animals housed in campus facilities. Introductory veterinary technology students work on building teamwork, communication and veterinary technical skills encountered in the daily operations of a multi-species veterinary facility. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: VET101.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27785
Mesa
Veterinary Teaching Laboratory
In Person
01/1305/09
Spring 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Focht
Closed
No Seats Available
  • Costs include VET Course Fee: $50.00
    • Notes: Students must register for a VET101 and a VET101LL section concurrently.
      Class 27785 costs include VET Course Fee: $50
    • Additional Notes: VET101LL is a hands on lab taking care of the Veterinary Technology resident teaching animals. This may include, but is not limited to dogs, cats, rats, rabbits, horses, cattle and goats. Students should expect on average 5 hours of week of animal care duties, including weekends and holidays. The student will start online for orientation before scheduled animal care shifts begin.
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