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At Broadview University (formerly Utah Career College), veterinary technology courses provide both hands-on training and medical knowledge. Instructors are experienced veterinary professionals who impart both the concepts behind veterinary work and the day-to-day skills necessary for success. Students begin hands-on work with live animals early in the program.
Veterinary technology course descriptions
VT101 Veterinary Medical Terminology
This course is designed to help the student gain a working mastery, both verbal and written, of the language of veterinary medicine. The course emphasizes the structure of medical words and the determination of word meanings based on the prefixes, root words, and suffixes found in combination. Emphasis is also placed on directional and descriptive terms.
VT105 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
This course is an introductory study of various aspects of the world of veterinary medicine and the role of the veterinary technician within that world. Emphasis is placed on animal identification and behavior, physical exams, animal husbandry and grooming, veterinary office economics and paperwork, and the concepts of ethics and professionalism in the work place.
VT116 Introduction to Veterinary Clinical Skills
A general introduction to the veterinary clinical sciences, this course acquaints students with laboratory safety, OSHA regulations, medical asepsis, infection control, zoonotic diseases, glassware, specimen collection, laboratory calculations, and microscopy. This course includes hands-on practice of basic laboratory techniques.
VT145 Animal Physiology I
This course begins the study of physiology through the exploration of cellular structure and metabolism, tissue structure and function, and the various microscopic regulatory mechanisms of the body. Emphasis is also placed on the functions of the various blood and immune cells and the body’s response to inflammation.
VT146 Animal Physiology II
The study of physiology continues using a systems approach. The student learns the functions of the various body systems and the interrelationships among these systems in health and disease.
VT152 Animal Anatomy
Students learn about the anatomy and body systems of small animals using cat cadavers as models. This course also includes comparative anatomy with reference to various species of large animals and exotic pets.
VT175 Veterinary Pharmacology
This course introduces the student to the development and regulation of drugs and vaccines and their use in veterinary medicine. Commonly used drugs are studied using a body systems approach. Calculation of drug dosages is emphasized. Medication administration to feline and canine patients is also covered.
VT181 Imaging
Imaging techniques commonly used in veterinary medicine are covered in this course. Students develop x-ray technique charts and practice radiography using live animals.
VT209 Basic Hematology
This course is an introduction to the study of blood and its various components. Students learn how to properly obtain blood samples, prepare blood smears and perform analysis of the smears. The functions of the blood cells are emphasized.
VT216 Parasitology
This course is a study of the internal and external parasitic organisms encountered in veterinary medicine, including life cycles, identification procedures, control methods and public health implications.
VT222 Lab Animals, Exotics and Pocket Pets
This course is a study of non-traditional pets, avians and animal species commonly used in research. Students learn methods of restraint, sample collection and medication administration. Common disease processes are also studied, as well as proper nutrition and husbandry. Zoonotic disease potential is also discussed.
VT230 Advanced Veterinary Clinical Skills
An in-depth study of laboratory procedures, this course builds on concepts that were introduced early in the curriculum. Students practice sample collection and handling for urinalysis, microbiology, cytology and serology. Emphasis is placed on the usefulness of these diagnostic techniques in the context of the animal’s overall veterinary care. Zoonotic disease prevention is also covered.
VT236 Small Animal Nutrition and Nursing
In this course students learn and practice various aspects of small animal husbandry including kennel management and sanitation, small animal nutritional requirements in health and disease, reproductive cycles and management, recognition of and response to emergency situations, preventative medicine, and nursing care.
VT242 Hematology and Animal Disease
This advanced course in veterinary hematology deals with the many variations in blood cells and serum components among species of animals, as well as with differences seen in various disease states within a single species. Specific blood-borne pathogens and parasites are also covered. Emphasis is also placed on the immune system and the effects of immune stimulation on blood test results.
VT250 Anesthesiology
This course prepares the student for the important role of anesthesiologist in the veterinary surgical team. Drug protocols and anesthesia equipment are studied, along with fluid therapy and pain management. Students learn how to place intravenous catheters, monitor anesthetized animals, and respond to emergency situations.
VT256 Small Animal Surgical Assisting
In this course students apply their knowledge and skills to animals scheduled for surgical procedures. Pre-surgical assessment and preparation of both the patient and the surgical suite, management of instruments and equipment to maintain sterility, and patient recovery are emphasized. Common types of surgical procedures are studied, as well as the healing process and related client education.
VT270 Production Animals
This course examines the husbandry, nutrition, medicine and surgery as it relates to animals used for food production. Students develop skills in restraint, sample collection, and medication administration for various large-animal species. Herd-health management, preventative medicine, and drug withdrawal times are areas of emphasis.
VT280 Equine
In this course the psychology of the horse is discussed, to facilitate safe handling and restraint of these large animals. Horse breeds, nutrition, reproduction, and management are studied. Skills are developed in sample collection and medication administration. The constraints of the ambulatory practice setting are examined, particularly in the areas of surgery, emergencies, and euthanasia.
VT292 Application of Veterinary Clinical Skills
The student’s understanding of all the preceding material in the veterinary technology curriculum will be challenged by this course, which requires that students assume complete responsibility for several animals which will undergo certain procedures during the quarter. Emphasis will be placed on dental prophylaxis, contrast radiology, ophthalmic procedures, and bandaging/casting.
VT296 Certified Veterinary Technician Review
This course will serve to assist the student in preparing for the National Veterinary Technician Exam, successful completion of which is required by most states for certification of the veterinary technician. Mock exams in specific subject areas are an integral part of this course.
VT298 Veterinary Clinical Training
This course provides for the application of the students’ knowledge and skills in an actual veterinary setting, through externship arrangements with area clinics. Each student will be supervised by the campus externship coordinator as well as by a designated extern site supervisor. This clinical rotation is a non-paid position as it is an extension of the students’ classroom training. Successful completion of the clinical training is required for graduation from the Veterinary Technician program.
OA165 Veterinary Office Procedures
In this course students apply office skills to the veterinary clinic office. This course stresses client satisfaction through effective communication and professionalism. Students learn to properly manage medical records, prioritize appointments and use veterinary software.
VT101 Veterinary Medical Terminology
This course is designed to help the student gain a working mastery, both verbal and written, of the language of veterinary medicine. The course emphasizes the structure of medical words and the determination of word meanings based on the prefixes, root words, and suffixes found in combination. Emphasis is also placed on directional and descriptive terms.
VT105 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
This course is an introductory study of various aspects of the world of veterinary medicine and the role of the veterinary technician within that world. Emphasis is placed on animal identification and behavior, physical exams, animal husbandry and grooming, veterinary office economics and paperwork, and the concepts of ethics and professionalism in the work place.
VT116 Introduction to Veterinary Clinical Skills
A general introduction to the veterinary clinical sciences, this course acquaints students with laboratory safety, OSHA regulations, medical asepsis, infection control, zoonotic diseases, glassware, specimen collection, laboratory calculations, and microscopy. This course includes hands-on practice of basic laboratory techniques.
VT145 Animal Physiology I
This course begins the study of physiology through the exploration of cellular structure and metabolism, tissue structure and function, and the various microscopic regulatory mechanisms of the body. Emphasis is also placed on the functions of the various blood and immune cells and the body’s response to inflammation.
VT146 Animal Physiology II
The study of physiology continues using a systems approach. The student learns the functions of the various body systems and the interrelationships among these systems in health and disease.
VT152 Animal Anatomy
Students learn about the anatomy and body systems of small animals using cat cadavers as models. This course also includes comparative anatomy with reference to various species of large animals and exotic pets.
VT175 Veterinary Pharmacology
This course introduces the student to the development and regulation of drugs and vaccines and their use in veterinary medicine. Commonly used drugs are studied using a body systems approach. Calculation of drug dosages is emphasized. Medication administration to feline and canine patients is also covered.
VT181 Imaging
Imaging techniques commonly used in veterinary medicine are covered in this course. Students develop x-ray technique charts and practice radiography using live animals.
VT209 Basic Hematology
This course is an introduction to the study of blood and its various components. Students learn how to properly obtain blood samples, prepare blood smears and perform analysis of the smears. The functions of the blood cells are emphasized.
VT216 Parasitology
This course is a study of the internal and external parasitic organisms encountered in veterinary medicine, including life cycles, identification procedures, control methods and public health implications.
VT222 Lab Animals, Exotics and Pocket Pets
This course is a study of non-traditional pets, avians and animal species commonly used in research. Students learn methods of restraint, sample collection and medication administration. Common disease processes are also studied, as well as proper nutrition and husbandry. Zoonotic disease potential is also discussed.
VT230 Advanced Veterinary Clinical Skills
An in-depth study of laboratory procedures, this course builds on concepts that were introduced early in the curriculum. Students practice sample collection and handling for urinalysis, microbiology, cytology and serology. Emphasis is placed on the usefulness of these diagnostic techniques in the context of the animal’s overall veterinary care. Zoonotic disease prevention is also covered.
VT236 Small Animal Nutrition and Nursing
In this course students learn and practice various aspects of small animal husbandry including kennel management and sanitation, small animal nutritional requirements in health and disease, reproductive cycles and management, recognition of and response to emergency situations, preventative medicine, and nursing care.
VT242 Hematology and Animal Disease
This advanced course in veterinary hematology deals with the many variations in blood cells and serum components among species of animals, as well as with differences seen in various disease states within a single species. Specific blood-borne pathogens and parasites are also covered. Emphasis is also placed on the immune system and the effects of immune stimulation on blood test results.
VT250 Anesthesiology
This course prepares the student for the important role of anesthesiologist in the veterinary surgical team. Drug protocols and anesthesia equipment are studied, along with fluid therapy and pain management. Students learn how to place intravenous catheters, monitor anesthetized animals, and respond to emergency situations.
VT256 Small Animal Surgical Assisting
In this course students apply their knowledge and skills to animals scheduled for surgical procedures. Pre-surgical assessment and preparation of both the patient and the surgical suite, management of instruments and equipment to maintain sterility, and patient recovery are emphasized. Common types of surgical procedures are studied, as well as the healing process and related client education.
VT270 Production Animals
This course examines the husbandry, nutrition, medicine and surgery as it relates to animals used for food production. Students develop skills in restraint, sample collection, and medication administration for various large-animal species. Herd-health management, preventative medicine, and drug withdrawal times are areas of emphasis.&