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• VETT 3010: Contemporary Issues in Vet Med

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will explore the trends and issues that relate to veterinary medicine. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the veterinary technician and the issues that directly affect the veterinary technician profession.
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• VETT 3020: Animal Behav for the Vet Tech

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will familiarize the student with the role of the veterinary technician in regard to companion animal behaviors commonly encountered in practice. Topics addressed will be the underlying cause of common behaviors, companion animal communication, strategies for behavior modification, client communication, and creating a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, client and veterinary team.
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• VETT 3030: Shelter Medicine I

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Shelter medicine has emerged as a veterinary specialty as a result of the realization that medicine and care of the animals within shelters is far different than caring for pets. This course will introduce the student to the basic principles in shelter medicine. Topics will include housing, husbandry, behavior, and infectious disease of various species of animals that inhabit animal shelters.
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• VETT 3040: Shelter Medicine II

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Veterinary forensics has evolved with the field of shelter medicine. Veterinary personnel working in animal shelters often collaborate with law enforcement officers on crimes involving animals. This course will introduce the student to the field of veterinary forensics as it applies to shelter medicine. Topics will include animal abuse, cruelty and neglect, and veterinary forensics with emphasis on animal hoarding, animal fighting, and sexual abuse. Course topics will also focus on the interpretations of injury patterns, cause, manner, and mechanism of death.
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• VETT 3100: Princ of Dom Animal Nutr

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will illustrate the aspects of animal nutrition with a focus on nutritional requirements and management of the domestic animals. The course will establish the understanding of basic nutrition by looking at energy and nutrients and how these are utilized in the body.
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• VETT 3210: Animal Reproduction

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The study of animal reproduction is of great importance in veterinary medicine. This course will cover reproduction in several companion species, both large and small, but will emphasize large animals where reproduction is of the utmost importance in production. In this course students will be familiarized with the many aspects of animal reproduction including topics such as cycle manipulation, embryo transfer, timed insemination, dystocia, and pregnancy support methods.
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• VETT 3260: Zoonotic Diseases

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  It has been postulated that approximately 75% of emerging diseases are zoonotic. This statement makes the role of the veterinary professional pivotal in preventing, and recognizing, diseases in both animal and human populations. This course will explore the type, transmission, immune response, recognition, prevention, and management of zoonotic diseases.
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• VETT 3600: Advanced Exotics

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed to be a continuation of the introductory exotics and lab animal course. It will focus on medical techniques and procedures implemented for these species in zoos and wildlife settings. Class discussions will focus on different methodologies utilized in the medical care and management of these species. The course will further explore careers within these fields for a veterinary technician and provide aglimpse in "a day in the life of" with a hands-on experience at a wildlife facility or zoo.
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• VETT 4500: Case Studies in Vet Med

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is intended to challenge student understanding from earlier courses in the veterinary technician program. The course will require students to apply previous knowledge and evaluate decisions from case study presentations.
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• VETT 4950: Specialty Internship

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  There are many areas within veterinary medicine that lead to specialties. This course will enable students to explore these specialties and develop skills that will help prepare them if the student chooses to pursue certification in a veterinary technician specialty.
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