Courses By Subject

ATE 1001   VETERINARY OFFICE PROCEDURES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Prerequisite: Must be a Dual Credit Student. This course is designed to acquaint the student with mathematics and office procedures used in veterinary hospital management and veterinary computer applications. This course will also introduce the student to the laws and the agencies governing the care, use, and movement of animals and livestock. The course includes veterinary issues, resume writing, and effective job seeking techniques. 64 contact hours.

ATE 1050   VETERINARY TERMINOLOGY AND SMALL ANIMAL BREEDS AND BEHAVIOR

ATE 1110   ANIMAL ANATOMY

ATE 1110L   ANIMAL ANATOMY LABORATORY

ATE 1211   ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

Prerequisites: ATE 1110 and ATE 1110L, both with a grade of "C" or higher. This course is designed to acquaint the student with physiology of the domestic animal species. The course emphasizes the differences between the systems of domestic animals. Aspects of physiology relating to the pathogenesis of certain diseases will also be discussed. 47 contact hours.

ATE 1301   BASICS OF VETERINARY MANAGEMENT

Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017 and MAT 0028) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0028) or appropriate scores on the SPC Placement Test.  This course will guide the student in an overview of the components necessary to manage any veterinary hospital. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 1302   LEGAL ISSUES FOR THE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017 and MAT 0028) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0028) or appropriate scores on the SPC Placement Test. This course will guide the student in the study of legal issues with an emphasis on the legal aspects of veterinary hospitals. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 1303   MARKETING FOR THE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017 and MAT 0028) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0028) or appropriate scores on the SPC Placement Test. This course will help the student to plan, organize, direct and evaluate marketing programs for a small business with an emphasis on the veterinary hospital. It will give the student a basic understanding of the marketing aspects of veterinary practices. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 1304   VETERINARY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017 and MAT 0028) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0028) or appropriate scores on the SPC Placement Test. This course will guide the student in the study of veterinary financial accounting with an emphasis on measuring, communicating and interpreting financial activity in the veterinary hospital with an emphasis on managing cash flow and planning. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 1311L   VETERINARY OFFICE PROCEDURES

Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a minimum grade of "C" or any three-credit course with MGF, MAC or STA prefix with a minimum grade of "C" and admission to the Veterinary Technology AS program. This course is designed to acquaint the student with mathematics and office procedures used in veterinary hospital management and veterinary computer applications. 47 contact hours.

ATE 1364   LEADERSHIP IN THE VETERINARY OFFICE

Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017 and MAT 0028) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0028) or appropriate scores on the SPC Placement Test. This course focuses on the development of leadership skills. It provides a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and will assist the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership and an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership. Topics include decision making, leadership ethics, goal formation, building trust, empowering others, conflict resolution, and managing organizational change. The course will integrate readings from contemporary multi-cultural writing and experiential learning exercises with current leadership theories and practices. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 1636   LARGE ANIMAL CLINICAL AND NURSING SKILLS

ATE 1650L   VETERINARY CLINICAL PRACTICE LAB I

This course is designed to acquaint the student with basic laboratory and nursing skills, including restraint, history taking, examination room techniques, administration of medication, basic parasitology, and basic clinical pathology procedures. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 1654L   VETERINARY CLINICAL PRACTICE LAB II

Prerequisites: ATE 1650L with a grade of "C" or higher and ATE 1110 with a grade of "C" or higher. Corequisite: ATE 1944 with a minimum grade of “C”.  This course is designed to acquaint the student with basic skills in radiology and surgical nursing. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 1671L   LABORATORY ANIMAL MEDICINE

Prerequisite: ATE 2651L with a minimum grade of "C." This course is a study of the technical clinical aspects of laboratory animal care, including restraint and handling, common diseases, and nutrition of common laboratory species. 47 contact hours.

ATE 1741   VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

ATE 1943   VETERINARY WORK PRACTICUM I

Pre or Corequisite ATE 1650L with a minimum grade of “C.” This course consists of supervised clinical experience in a work place approved by the instructor. A minimum of 64 hours in a full service veterinary clinic is required. 64 contact hours.

ATE 1944   VETERINARY WORK PRACTICUM II

Prerequisite: ATE 1943 with a grade of "C" or higher. Pre or corequisite ATE 1654L with a minimum grade of “C.” This course consists of supervised clinical experience in a workplace approved by the instructor. A minimum of 64 hours in an approved workplace is required. 64 contact hours.

ATE 2050C   SMALL ANIMAL BREEDS AND BEHAVIOR

ATE 2349   VETERINARY HOSPITAL OPERATIONS

Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017 and MAT 0028 or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0028) or appropriate scores on the SPC Placement Test. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of best practices in veterinary hospital operations. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 2501C   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

ATE 2611   ANIMAL ANESTHESIA

Pre- or corequisite: ATE 1211 with a minimum grade of “C.” This is a course designed to acquaint the student with common surgical procedures, anesthesiology, asepsis, surgical instrument identification and care, veterinary dentistry, obstetrics, and pediatric care for companion animals. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 2612   ANIMAL MEDICINE

Prerequisite: ATE 1211 with a minimum grade of “C.” The course topics include immunity, disease prevention, common vaccinations and diseases, physical therapy, oxygen and fluid therapy, obstetrics and pediatric care, and veterinary dentistry in companion animals. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 2631   ANIMAL NURSING

This course is a study of the technical skills of hospital maintenance and disinfection, general patient care, clinical nutrition, medicating animals, exam room techniques, diagnostic imaging including radiography, ultrasonography and endoscopy, zoonotic diseases, and human health hazards associated with veterinary medicine. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 2634   ANIMAL PHARMACOLOGY

Prerequisite: ATE 1211 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is a study of the principles and practices related to veterinary pharmacology. Lecture topics will include a review of veterinary pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Emphasis is on the application of the principles of pharmacology. 47 contact hours.

ATE 2638   ANIMAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES I

ATE 2638L   ANIMAL LABORATORY PROCEDURE LABORATORY

ATE 2639   ANIMAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES II

ATE 2639L   ANIMAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES LAB II

ATE 2651L   ANIMAL NURSING AND MEDICINE LABORATORY I

ATE 2653L   ANIMAL NURSING AND MEDICINE LABORATORY II

ATE 2656L   LARGE ANIMAL CLINICAL AND NURSING SKILLS LAB

ATE 2661   LARGE ANIMAL DISEASES

ATE 2710   ANIMAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE

ATE 2722   AVIAN AND EXOTIC PET MEDICINE

ATE 2945   VETERINARY WORK PRACTICUM III

Prerequisite: ATE 1944 with a minimum grade of “C.” Pre- or corequisite: ATE 2651L with a minimum grade of “C.” This course consists of supervised clinical experience in a full service veterinary clinic and/or shelter approved by the instructor. A minimum of 64 hours is required, at least 16 of which must be performed in an animal shelter. May be repeated one time for credit in a clinical worksite approved by the instructor. 64 contact hours.

ATE 2946   VETERINARY WORK PRACTICUM IV

Prerequisite: ATE 2945 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course consists of supervised clinical experience in a full service veterinary clinic and/or emergency clinic approved by the instructor. A minimum of 64 hours is required, at least 32 of which must be performed in an emergency clinic. 64 contact hours.

ATE 2947   VETERINARY WORK PRACTICUM V

Prerequisite: ATE 2946 with a minimum grade of "C". This course consists of supervised clinical experience in a workplace approved by the instructor. A minimum of 64 hours in an approved workplace is required. 64 contact hours. May be repeated up to four times.

ATE 3100   TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Vet Tech BAS program or Vet Tech Certificate program. This course will introduce and review core concepts that will increase the probability of the veterinary technology student’s successful completion of the Bachelor’s program in Veterinary Technology. The course is designed to familiarize and/or review the following: navigating the online environment, using the SPC online library and the Internet as a research tool, the essentials of writing and grammar, core concepts for writing using American Psychological Association (APA), standards for writing style and referencing, introduction to PowerPoint, and introduction to an electronic portfolio system. 16 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 3200   SAFETY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Vet Tech BAS program or Vet Tech Certificate program. This course will introduce and heighten veterinary technician learner’s awareness of veterinary specific safety hazards and regulatory compliance issues. The course is designed to acquaint veterinary technician learners to the following: (1) personal safety hazards, (2) patient safety hazards, (3) Human Resource issues related to safety, (4) licenses, permits, and registrations, (5) Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA), and (6) reproductive and gender issues. 16 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 3316   FINANCE FOR THE VETERINARY MANAGER

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology BAS Program or Vet Tech Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program. This course will guide the student in the study of the financial and economic concepts necessary to run a small business with an emphasis on managing cash flow and planning. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 3344   SUPERVISION IN THE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Prerequisites: ATE 3100 with a minimum grade of “C”, ATE 3200 with a minimum grade of “C" and (admission to the Vet Tech BAS program or Vet Tech Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program). This course will prepare the student to manage the human resource cycle in its entirety in the veterinary hospital including the care of employees while in the organization. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 3410   DENTAL TECHNIQUES IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

ATE 3510   UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND

ATE 3515   LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Prerequisite: ATE 3100 with a minimum grade of “C" and (admission to the Vet Tech BAS program or Vet Tech Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program). This course is part of the managerial track in the BAS program in veterinary technology. It will give the student an understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of veterinary practice. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 3601   INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY NURSING

ATE 3615   VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology BAS Program or permission of the Dean. This course develops the concepts of pharmacology essential in understanding the advanced clinical courses of the baccalaureate program. The technologist will learn both the scientific fundamentals and the practical applications of pharmacology. The course will explore the most commonly used classes of drugs, the applications to each body system and the record keeping responsibilities involved in handling and prescribing medications, including controlled substances. Students will achieve mastery of concepts through completion of exams, written assignments and case studies. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 3616   SMALL ANIMAL NURSING

Prerequisite: ATE 3615 with minimum grade of “C.” This course will focus on the nursing care required by companion animals as the result of disease or neonatal, geriatric, and obstetrical needs. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 3617   COMPANION ANIMAL DISEASES

Pre- or corequisites: ATE 3744 with a minimum grade of “C” and ATE 3615 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is designed to provide the student with essential knowledge of the common diseases affecting companion animals.  Students will learn the basics of recognizing diseases. Clinical signs, diagnostic tests and appropriate client education will be highlighted. The course will emphasize dogs and cats, but will also include other companion species including birds, ferrets and rodents. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 3637   SMALL ANIMAL NUTRITION

Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Technology BAS program or Biology BS program. This course provides identification and function of nutrients, understanding of pet food labels, and applications for wellness, life stages, and therapeutic nutrition (prescription foods) for dogs and cats. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 3642   VETERINARY OPHTHALMIC NURSING

ATE 3643   LARGE ANIMAL NURSING

ATE 3658   ANESTHESIA AND SURGICAL NURSING

ATE 3744   ADVANCED VETERINARY TERMINOLOGY

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course expands on the basics of terminology introduced in Associate Degree terminology courses. Words for each system of the body will be mastered as well as knowledge of abbreviations used in pharmacology, record keeping and laboratory testing. Students will achieve mastery of concepts through completion of exams and written assignments requiring use of the terminology. 17 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 3803   TEACHING TECHNIQUES FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

ATE 3914   INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

ATE 4000   VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PRECAPSTONE

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology BAS program and  ATE 3914 with a minimum grade of “C”. Pre or Co-requisite ATE 4854 with a minimum grade of "C".  This course is designed to prepare the student for successful completion of Veterinary Technology Capstone II. The student will apply knowledge of a professional role in veterinary technology to develop a capstone project based on education, internship, or research. The student will formulate a plan of study and present his/her plan to a committee for approval. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 4051   ADVANCED VETERINARY BEHAVIOR

ATE 4317   VETERINARY HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT

Prerequisite: ATE 3100 and ATE 3200 with minimum grade of “C" and (admission to the Vet Tech BAS program or Vet Tech Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program). This course will give the student an overview of business subjects that will be applicable in any business environment but with particular emphasis in veterinary medicine. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 4319   VETERINARY HOSPITAL MARKETING

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Veterinary Technology program or admission to the Vet Tech Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program. This course will give the student an overview of pricing, advertising, product and service positioning, and marketing research methods for the veterinary hospital. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 4711   EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE

ATE 4813   VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE

ATE 4814   VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE II

Prerequisites: ATE 4000 with a minimum grade of “C” and ATE 3914 with a minimum grade of “C”. This course is an opportunity for the student to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the program to a chosen professional role through education, internship or research. It must be taken during the student’s last semester at the college. 77 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 4854   LEADERSHIP IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Prerequisites: ATE 3100 with minimum grade of “C,” ATE 3200 with minimum grade of “C"  and (admission to the Vet Tech BAS program or Vet Tech Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program). This course focuses on the theories, concepts and principles of leadership. Emphasis will be on the development of leadership skills related to personal behavior, communication, organization and self-examination. This course explores opportunity to develop leadership roles appropriate to the veterinary technology profession. 47 contact hours or equivalent.