VET 211 - Animal Diseases I (2 CR.)

Describes animal health and disease, surgical techniques, and animal behavior. Includes demonstrations and selected observation and practice in animal hospitals, clinics, or research laboratories. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): E

Common zoonotic diseases of the dog and cat and their significance to public health, including prevention and control
Common infectious and noninfectious diseases of the dog and cat
Control of infectious disease in the hospital setting utilizing sanitation methods and isolation protocols
Concept of universal precautions
Review of basic anatomy and physiology of body systems
Review of physical examination based on body systems
Vaccination procedure and protocols
Rabies regulations

Reportable diseases
Review of nursing care techniques in the management of disease in the dog and cat

Role of the veterinary technician in the prevention and control of diseases of the dog and cat
Role of the veterinary technician in client education

nrollment is limited to those students’ program-placed in the veterinary technology curriculum or those students with special approval from the program head.