VET 2510 - Veterinary Technology Internship

Credits: 4
Lecture: 0
Lab: 0

Requires students to complete a minimum of 240 hours of unpaid work experience in a veterinary facility under the supervision of a veterinarian. Students will perform administrative and clinical duties that may include but are not limited to: admission and preparation of animals for a veterinary examination, record keeping, administration of medications, performance of routine laboratory procedures, performance of radiologic testing, assisting in surgery and the maintenance of anesthesia. This occupation-based instruction will be implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluations and required on-the-job training. Students must achieve 80% or better in all coursework and 80% or better on all evaluations to receive credit for this course.

Prerequisite(s): VET 2110, VET 2150, VET 2210, Accepted into the Veterinary Technology program
Corequisite(s): VET 2310, VET 2410