Athens Technical College
An Achieving The Dream College
800 U.S. Highway 29 North * Athens, GA 30601 * 706-355-5000 * www.athenstech.edu
Course Descriptions
VETT 1000
Veterinary Medical Terminology (2-0-2)
Banner title: Veterinary Medical Terminology
This course introduces the elements of medical terminology. Instructors place emphasis on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include word origins, word building, abbreviations and symbols, terminology related to animal anatomy, terminology specific to veterinary medicine, and reading medical orders and reports.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Veterinary Medical Terminology (2-0-2)
Banner title: Veterinary Medical Terminology
This course introduces the elements of medical terminology. Instructors place emphasis on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include word origins, word building, abbreviations and symbols, terminology related to animal anatomy, terminology specific to veterinary medicine, and reading medical orders and reports.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
VETT 1010
Introduction to Veterinary Technology (1-0-1)
Banner title: Intro to VET Technology
This course provides an introduction to the veterinary technology occupation. Instructors place emphasis on legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional issues. Other topics include breeds, career choices, medical records, and animal identification.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Introduction to Veterinary Technology (1-0-1)
Banner title: Intro to VET Technology
This course provides an introduction to the veterinary technology occupation. Instructors place emphasis on legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional issues. Other topics include breeds, career choices, medical records, and animal identification.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
VETT 1020
Veterinary Clinical Pathology I (2-3-3)
Banner title: VET Clinical Pathology I
This course presents an introduction to the principles and procedures utilized in the veterinary practice diagnostic laboratory. Instructors place emphasis on laboratory safety and management, as well as the technical skills in microscopy, microbiology, and parasitology. Topics include microscopy and laboratory equipment; handling of laboratory specimens, laboratory safety, and quality control; parasitology; microbiology; and necropsy. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 1010 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1060 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 2130
Offered Spring
Veterinary Clinical Pathology I (2-3-3)
Banner title: VET Clinical Pathology I
This course presents an introduction to the principles and procedures utilized in the veterinary practice diagnostic laboratory. Instructors place emphasis on laboratory safety and management, as well as the technical skills in microscopy, microbiology, and parasitology. Topics include microscopy and laboratory equipment; handling of laboratory specimens, laboratory safety, and quality control; parasitology; microbiology; and necropsy. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 1010 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1060 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 2130
Offered Spring
VETT 1030
Veterinary Clinical Procedures I (3-3-4)
Banner title: VET Clinical Procedures I
This course will provide an orientation to small and large animal patient care and technical procedures. Instructors will place emphasis on physical restraint, general patient assessment and care, sample collection, medication administration, instrumentation and supplies, and basic surgery and isolation room procedures. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: VETT 1000, VETT 1010, VETT 1060
Offered Fall
Veterinary Clinical Procedures I (3-3-4)
Banner title: VET Clinical Procedures I
This course will provide an orientation to small and large animal patient care and technical procedures. Instructors will place emphasis on physical restraint, general patient assessment and care, sample collection, medication administration, instrumentation and supplies, and basic surgery and isolation room procedures. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: VETT 1000, VETT 1010, VETT 1060
Offered Fall
VETT 1060
Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3-3-4)
Banner title: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
This course provides an overview of the functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Topics include musculoskeletal system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, integumentary system, hematopoietic system, respiratory system, urogenital system, nervous system, endocrine system, and the special senses. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission. BIOL 1111 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 1111L with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 1000, VETT 1010
Offered Fall
Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3-3-4)
Banner title: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
This course provides an overview of the functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Topics include musculoskeletal system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, integumentary system, hematopoietic system, respiratory system, urogenital system, nervous system, endocrine system, and the special senses. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission. BIOL 1111 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 1111L with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 1000, VETT 1010
Offered Fall
VETT 1070
Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (2-3-3)
Banner title: Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
This course introduces the knowledge required to perform radiologic procedures applicable to veterinary care. Instructors will place emphasis on the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experiences will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include radiation safety, radiographic procedures, quality control, processing and record keeping, ultrasonography, alternate imaging, and maintenance. Students must pay a $30 supply fee and a $25 radiation badge fee when registering for this course
Prerequisite: VETT 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 1110
Offered Summer
Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (2-3-3)
Banner title: Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
This course introduces the knowledge required to perform radiologic procedures applicable to veterinary care. Instructors will place emphasis on the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experiences will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include radiation safety, radiographic procedures, quality control, processing and record keeping, ultrasonography, alternate imaging, and maintenance. Students must pay a $30 supply fee and a $25 radiation badge fee when registering for this course
Prerequisite: VETT 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 1110
Offered Summer
VETT 1110
Veterinary Pathology and Diseases (4-0-4)
Banner title: Vet Pathology and Diseases
This course presents a study of veterinary diseases and zoonoses. Instructors place emphasis on the types of diseases and disease transmission. Topics include classification of causes of disease, responses to injury, sources and transmission of agents, common diseases, and toxicology and poisonous plants.
Prerequisite: VETT 2130 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2160 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 2120
Offered Summer
Veterinary Pathology and Diseases (4-0-4)
Banner title: Vet Pathology and Diseases
This course presents a study of veterinary diseases and zoonoses. Instructors place emphasis on the types of diseases and disease transmission. Topics include classification of causes of disease, responses to injury, sources and transmission of agents, common diseases, and toxicology and poisonous plants.
Prerequisite: VETT 2130 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2160 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 2120
Offered Summer
VETT 2120
Veterinary Clinical Pathology II (2-6-4)
Banner title: VET Clinical Pathology II
This course provides continued study in the principles and procedures for the veterinary practice diagnostic laboratory. Topics include hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, serology, and urinalysis. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 1020 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Veterinary Clinical Pathology II (2-6-4)
Banner title: VET Clinical Pathology II
This course provides continued study in the principles and procedures for the veterinary practice diagnostic laboratory. Topics include hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, serology, and urinalysis. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 1020 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
VETT 2130
Veterinary Clinical Procedures II (3-6-5)
Banner title: VET Clinical Procedures II
This course provides advanced instruction related to the care of both large and small animals. Instructors place emphasis on collecting samples, medication administration and therapeutics, catheterization, bandaging techniques, dentistry, and advanced patient care procedures. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 1030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 1020
Offered Spring
Veterinary Clinical Procedures II (3-6-5)
Banner title: VET Clinical Procedures II
This course provides advanced instruction related to the care of both large and small animals. Instructors place emphasis on collecting samples, medication administration and therapeutics, catheterization, bandaging techniques, dentistry, and advanced patient care procedures. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 1030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 1020
Offered Spring
VETT 2160
Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians (2-2-3)
Banner title: Pharmacology for Vet Techs
This course provides study in the area of veterinary drugs and medicines. Instructors place emphasis on classes and actions of drugs, calculating dosages, proper administration, and dispensing of drugs. Topics include general pharmacology, calculating dosages, pharmacy, and record keeping.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L, VETT 1000 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1030 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1060 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians (2-2-3)
Banner title: Pharmacology for Vet Techs
This course provides study in the area of veterinary drugs and medicines. Instructors place emphasis on classes and actions of drugs, calculating dosages, proper administration, and dispensing of drugs. Topics include general pharmacology, calculating dosages, pharmacy, and record keeping.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L, VETT 1000 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1030 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1060 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
VETT 2210
Laboratory and Exotic Animals for Veterinary Technicians (3-3-4)
Banner title: Laboratory and Exotic Animals
This course provides an overview into the study of laboratory and exotic animals. Instructors place emphasis on the principles of animal research, maintaining human health and safety in a research environment, providing proper animal care and husbandry, nursing procedures, and euthanasia. Topics include the principles of animal research, human safety and health considerations, animal care and husbandry, nursing procedures, and euthanasia. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1110 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2120 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 2220, VETT 2230
Offered Fall
Laboratory and Exotic Animals for Veterinary Technicians (3-3-4)
Banner title: Laboratory and Exotic Animals
This course provides an overview into the study of laboratory and exotic animals. Instructors place emphasis on the principles of animal research, maintaining human health and safety in a research environment, providing proper animal care and husbandry, nursing procedures, and euthanasia. Topics include the principles of animal research, human safety and health considerations, animal care and husbandry, nursing procedures, and euthanasia. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1110 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2120 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 2220, VETT 2230
Offered Fall
VETT 2220
Veterinary Practice Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Vet Practice Management
This course provides an introduction to veterinary facility management. Instructors place emphasis is placed on office management and client relations.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000, VETT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1110 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2120 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 2210, VETT 2230
Offered Fall
Veterinary Practice Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Vet Practice Management
This course provides an introduction to veterinary facility management. Instructors place emphasis is placed on office management and client relations.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000, VETT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1110 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2120 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 2210, VETT 2230
Offered Fall
VETT 2230
Veterinary Anesthesiology and Surgical Procedures (3-6-5)
Banner title: VET Anesthesiology and Surgery
This course provides study in surgical assisting, operative care, and anesthesiology. Instructors place emphasis on assisting in surgical procedures and administering and monitoring anesthesia. Topics include surgical assisting, anesthesia, special equipment, and emergencies. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1110 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2120 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 2210, VETT 2220
Offered Fall
Veterinary Anesthesiology and Surgical Procedures (3-6-5)
Banner title: VET Anesthesiology and Surgery
This course provides study in surgical assisting, operative care, and anesthesiology. Instructors place emphasis on assisting in surgical procedures and administering and monitoring anesthesia. Topics include surgical assisting, anesthesia, special equipment, and emergencies. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 1110 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2120 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: VETT 2210, VETT 2220
Offered Fall
VETT 2300
Veterinary Technology Clinical Internship (0-36-12)
Banner title: Vet Tech Clinical Internship
This course introduces students to the application of veterinary technology procedures in an actual job setting under direct supervision of a veterinarian or a registered veterinary technician. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations on the job. Job sites can include veterinary referral/teaching hospitals, private veterinary hospitals and clinics, research laboratories, and other facilities supervised by a veterinarian or a credentialed veterinary technician. Topics include office and hospital procedures, client relations and communications, pharmacy and pharmacology, nursing, anesthesia, surgical nursing, laboratory procedures, and imaging. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluations, and required on-the-job training. Students must pay a $25 radiation badge fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 2210 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2220with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2230 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Veterinary Technology Clinical Internship (0-36-12)
Banner title: Vet Tech Clinical Internship
This course introduces students to the application of veterinary technology procedures in an actual job setting under direct supervision of a veterinarian or a registered veterinary technician. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations on the job. Job sites can include veterinary referral/teaching hospitals, private veterinary hospitals and clinics, research laboratories, and other facilities supervised by a veterinarian or a credentialed veterinary technician. Topics include office and hospital procedures, client relations and communications, pharmacy and pharmacology, nursing, anesthesia, surgical nursing, laboratory procedures, and imaging. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluations, and required on-the-job training. Students must pay a $25 radiation badge fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: VETT 2210 with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2220with a grade of C or higher, VETT 2230 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring