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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
25481
Mesa
Live Online
Live Online
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M
10:30AM – 1:20PM
  • T. McMahon
Closed
No seats available
  • Costs include VET Course Fee: $30.00
  • 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.
    VET101LL is a co-requisite course and expected to be completed in the same semester as VET101.
25482
Mesa
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Wolfe
Closed
No seats available
  • Costs include VET Course Fee: $30.00
  • 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.
    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
25790
Mesa
Veterinary Teaching Laboratory
In Person
1/19 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • E. Tison
Closed
No seats available
  • Costs include VET Course Fee: $50.00
  • Students must register for a VET101 and a VET101LL section concurrently.
    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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25791
Mesa
Veterinary Teaching Laboratory
In Person
1/19 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • E. Tison
Closed
No seats available
  • Costs include VET Course Fee: $50.00
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor