2019-2020 Catalog 
    
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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

VET 118 - Animal Care I

Credit Hours 2
Lecture: 2 Lab: 0
This course will introduce concepts of the necessary care of kennel animals. Husbandry techniques, record keeping, safety and sanitation of animal facilities will be demonstrated. Basic canine and feline behavior, training, and grooming techniques will be covered. Team leadership, client communication and office practices will be emphasized, as well as continuing work with canine behavior modification.  Animals belonging to the program will be fed and maintained by the students outside of class.  The students are assigned several morning or evening animal care responsibilities including occasional weekend duties.  Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery
Traditional

Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No