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Jul 05, 2025
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VT 240 Animal Diseases (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology Program
Course Description
Lecture course which covers the fundamentals of animal disease including etiology, nursing care, and laboratory procedures which apply to the particular disease syndrome.
Course Content
A. Common diseases affecting domestic dogs and cats.
B. Diagnostic tests used to identify diseases.
C. Treatment options for common diseases of dogs and cats.
D. Preventative measures to reduce the incidence of common diseases of dogs and cats.
Student Outcomes
- Describe etiology, diagnostic tests, treatment options and preventative measures for common diseases affecting domestic dogs and cats
Degree Outcomes
Core Abilities: Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Professional-Technical Program Outcomes: Utilize and apply the knowledge necessary to function within the scope of practice of a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30
Potential Methods
Written Examination
Group Project
Research Paper
Oral Presentation
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