Animal Science   

This course has been designed for beginners in the animal healthcare field. Upon completion of the course the student will have basic knowledge of the anatomy, nutrition, and behaviour of the horse, pig, cow, sheep and goat. They will develop a basic understanding of veterinary diseases, especially zoonotics, and students will learn the importance of proper restraint and safety around large animals. Prerequisite: Vet Terminology and Basic Animal Husbandry. Textbook required.

Designed for beginners in the animal health care field. Upon completion of this course, the student will have basic knowledge of anatomy, nutrition, and behaviour of the dog, cat, ferret and rabbit. They will develop a basic understanding of veterinary diseases, especially zoonotics, and students will learn the importance of a clean, well organized hospital. Prerequisite: Veterinary Terminology. Textbook required.

The focus of this course is on veterinary pharmacology, the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of veterinary drugs, as well as drugs most commonly used in veterinary medicine, so that the student can develop the necessary vocabulary and understanding of pharmacology to work effectively within a veterinary hospital. The regulations which govern veterinary drugs as well as basic pharmacy skills will be covered. Prerequisite: Vet Terminology, Basic Animal Husbandry, Animal Husbandry 2, and Vet Lab Procedures. Textbook required.

This course will give the student an introduction to Veterinary Anesthesia. The topics covered will include basics about equipment, monitoring devices, different methods and tasks involved in preparing animals for anesthesia, monitoring and the post anesthetic period. Prerequisite: Animal Husbandry 1 & 2, Veterinary Terminology, Veterinary Lab Procedures, and Basic Veterinary Pharmacology. Textbook required.

This course will cover the basic medical and laboratory procedures involved in a veterinary medical practice. This will include laboratory and radiology safety and procedures, and will cover the most common veterinary and laboratory practices in a veterinary hospital. This course will stress the importance of proper preparation of laboratory samples, safety procedures, and appropriate techniques. Prerequisite: Vet Terminology, Basic Animal Husbandry, and Animal Husbandry 2. Textbook required.

This course will cover the basic procedures involved in preparing for veterinary surgeries, record keeping, pre and post-op duties, handling and cleaning of surgical instruments, most common elective surgeries, sterile and non-sterile procedures, asepsis, and appropriate behaviour in the surgery room. Prerequisite: Vet Terminology, Basic Animal Husbandry, Animal Husbandry 2, and Vet Lab Procedures. Textbook required.

Focus on terminology used within the veterinary office and develop the necessary language skills to communicate effectively in this environment. Word structure and terminology are studied to ensure that those working in the veterinary profession understand the doctor, their peers and clients.  Terminology will be introduced along with a very basic understanding of anatomy and physiology, using a systems approach.

Textbook required.