California Community Colleges System Courses

EXOTIC ANIMAL CARE

Students build on their understanding of anatomy and physiology to gain a better understanding of the care, husbandry, clinical procedures, and medical concerns of rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinc

• California Community Colleges System
• 24 hours
• Paid Course

FUNDAMENTALS OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

Introduction to the principles of veterinary radiography and ultrasonography for veterinary technician students, including radiographic and ultrasonographic terminology. Physics of X-ray and ultrasoun

• California Community Colleges System
• 72 hours
• Paid Course

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Provides an opportunity for the student to enhance their hands-on skills and knowledge in Veterinary Assisting or Veterinary Technology beyond the classroom by working in a clinical setting. Our stude

• California Community Colleges System
• 36 hours
• Paid Course

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Provides an opportunity for the student to enhance their hands-on skills and knowledge in Veterinary Assisting or Veterinary Technology beyond the classroom by working in a clinical setting. Our stude

• California Community Colleges System
• 72 hours
• Paid Course

PRINCIPLES OF VETERINARY DENTISTRY

Basic principles of veterinary dentistry for the veterinary technology student. Includes dental anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, charting, and instrumentation. Techniques of routine dental prophy

• California Community Colleges System
• 72 hours
• Paid Course

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Provides an opportunity for the student to enhance their hands-on skills and knowledge in Veterinary Assisting or Veterinary Technology beyond the classroom by working in a clinical setting. Our stude

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Provides an opportunity for the student to enhance their hands-on skills and knowledge in Veterinary Assisting or Veterinary Technology beyond the classroom by working in a clinical setting. Our stude

• California Community Colleges System
• 144 hours
• Paid Course

ANIMAL CARE SKILLS I

Practical application of animal care skills and principles of animal care and management. Opportunity to participate in the health care team involved in the care, management, and husbandry of program

• California Community Colleges System
• 24 hours
• Paid Course

ANIMAL CARE SKILLS II

Second in a series of animal care skills topics. Practical application of animal care skills and principles of animal care and management using techniques and knowledge learned in the veterinary techn

• California Community Colleges System
• 24 hours
• Paid Course

LARGE ANIMAL SKILLS LABORATORY

Third in a series of courses on animal care and handling. Focus on large animal species evaluation and nursing care. Physical examination, common procedures, and specialized equipment. Restraint, beha

• California Community Colleges System
• 36 hours
• Paid Course

CLINICAL PATHOLOGY METHODS

Fundamental studies of laboratory techniques and procedures involved in evaluating veterinary clinical samples. Students will build on their nursing skills as well as their knowledge in anatomy and ph

• California Community Colleges System
• 84 hours
• Paid Course

PHARMACOLOGY FOR VETERINARY NURSES

Introduction to the basic principles of veterinary pharmacology. Preparation and dispensing of medications. Overview of the actions and interactions of the major classes of drugs, with emphasis on com

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

ANESTHESIOLOGY FOR TECHNICIANS

Principles and practice of veterinary anesthesia for the veterinary technician. Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems relevant to anesthesia. Pharmacology, ind

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

VETERINARY ANESTHESIA LABORATORY

The veterinary technician's role in patient assessment, preparation, induction, monitoring, maintenance, and recovery of anesthesia. Includes sedation, analgesia, general anesthesia, and local anesthe

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

VETERINARY EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE

Theoretical and practical aspects of assisting the veterinarian in the management of medical and traumatic emergencies, with an emphasis on comprehensive nursing of critical patients. Recognition and

• California Community Colleges System
• 72 hours
• Paid Course