Internship: Veterinary Technology (VETT 274)

Is a capstone course that utilizes the learned veterinary technology principles and procedures in an actual job setting. Students are under the direct supervision of a credentialed veterinary technician, preferred, or veterinarian, and are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations. Sites include general practice, specialty, emergency and critical care, veterinary teaching hospitals, shelters, large animal, zoos, etc. Topics include but are not limited to veterinary hospital management and procedures, client education and communication, pharmacy and pharmacology, nursing care, anesthesia monitoring, surgical nursing, laboratory procedures, and imaging. The occupation-based instruction is implemented using individualized training plans, completion of AVMA CVTEA essential skills, and performance evaluation. 240 practicum hours are completed. Course offered once a year (fall or spring).