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Jun 16, 2025
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VETN 100 - Intro to Vet Profession
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 CREDIT HOURS MAX: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3 LECTURE HOURS MAX: 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 48 TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MAX: 48
This course introduces students to the field of veterinary medicine and describes the responsibilities and expectations for students enrolled in the program. Topics to be covered include: roles of the veterinary team members, legal and ethical aspects of veterinary practice, breeds of companion animals, veterinary medical terminology & abbreviations, safety, sanitation and waste-disposal protocols, and career opportunities in veterinary medicine.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, student will be expected to:
- Describe the roles and legal boundaries of veterinary health care team members and discuss the legality of the veterinary-client-patient relationship.
- Identify and describe common workplace hazards, including zoonotic diseases.
- Establish and maintain appropriate sanitation, nosocomial, and waste-disposal protocols.
- Identify common breeds of companion animals.
- Define and use veterinary medical terminology appropriately
- Recognize and define common medical and pharmacological abbreviations.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Roles and legal boundaries of veterinary medicine
- Veterinary client/patient relationship
- Zoonotic diseases
- Biosecurity and workplace hazards
- Sanitation and waste disposal protocols
- Common breeds of companion animals
- Medical terminology
- Medical and pharmacological abbreviations
GRADING POLICY
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F= <60
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