VTEC 579 (01) - Small Animal Practicum I

Small Animal Practicum I

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci::Veterinary Technology
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 
Term:  Fall 2025 - Full Term (08/25/2025 - 12/08/2025)
CRN:  12377
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Special Fees: $520.00
This course provides veterinary technology students service learning opportunities. Students manage a wellness clinic for pets, developing staffing/appointment schedules, and performing appropriate procedures on pets. Additionally, students travel off-campus to provide medical, husbandry, and behavioral care for shelter animals. Successful ascertainment and use of correct veterinary terminology is required. A surgical rotation is conducted to introduce techniques in anesthesia, surgical nursing, and dentistry.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): VTEC 449 with minimum grade of C+ and VTEC 565 with minimum grade of C+
Classes not allowed in section: Freshman
Only listed majors in section: VET TECH:: Veterinary Technology
Instructors:  Molly Hayden , Mary Wiley

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/25/2025 12/8/2025 W 3:40pm - 7:30pm BART B128
8/25/2025 12/8/2025 M 1:10pm - 5:00pm BART B119
8/25/2025 12/8/2025 M 11:10am - 12:00pm COLE C141