Veterinary Paramedic Courses

VTHT 1233 Small Zoo and Wild Mammals
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)

Care and management of small zoo and wild mammals commonly encountered in zoological parks, wildlife ranches, and aquariums. (Formerly VPAR 1343)

VTHT 1229 Large Zoo and Wild Mammals
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)

Care and management of large zoo and wild mammals commonly encountered in zoological parks, wildlife ranches, and aquariums. (Formerly VPAR 1347)

VTHT 1341 Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 6 lab)

In-depth application of surgical, obstetrical, and anesthesia techniques including identification and use of instruments and equipment. (Formerly VPAR 1345)

VTHT 1345 Veterinary Radiology
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

Presentation of theory and principles and practical application of radiology within the field of veterinary medicine.

VTHT 1349 Veterinary Pharmacology
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)

Fundamentals of pharmacology including recognition, calculation, labeling, packaging, and administration of common veterinary drugs, biologics, and therapeutic agents.  Discussion of normal and abnormal responses to these agents.

VTHT 1366 Practicum
Credit: 3 (21 lab)

Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. (Formerly VPAR 1350)

VTHT 1371 Shelter Management
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 6 lab)

This course covers nutrition, sanitation, commonly encountered shelter diseases as well as breed identification and animal shelter management. (Formerly VPAR 1344)

VTHT 1413 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 4 lab)

Gross anatomy of domestic animals including physiological explanations of how each organ functions. (Formerly VPAR 1341)

VTHT 2201 Canine and Feline Clinical Management
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)

Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of canines and felines in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of canines and felines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine.

VTHT 2323 Veterinary Clinical Pathology I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

In-depth study of hematology and related chemistries with emphasis on lab procedures. Additionally the study of parasites. (Formerly VPAR 1342)

VTHT 2331 Veterinary Clinical Pathology II
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

In-depth study of urinalysis and cytology. Survey of microbiological techniques. Exotic animal values will be studied. Emphasis on laboratory procedures. (Formerly VPAR 1346)

VTHT 2205 Equine Clinical Management
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)

Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of equines in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of equines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. (Formerly VPAR 1348)

VTHT 2317 Exotic Animal Clinical Management
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)

Survey of feeding, common management practices, and care of exotic animals in a clinical or zoological setting. Review of common diseases of exotic animals encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Emphasis is placed on avians and reptiles. (Formerly VPAR 1349)