Dr. Dean Rice Veterinary & HUman Health Program

Classes

The students are exposed to real world scenarios to help them understand the application of knowledge in each class. Every student is held to a high standard in their learning process. We are here to help, mentor, and guide the students.

Intro to Veterinary Medicine

The first few weeks are devoted to exploring various health careers……both animal and human.  The educational requirements and challenges to become a veterinarian or a certified veterinary technician and the specialty areas available in each will be discussed, plus school costs and salaries for each. Students will then  “learn the language”  as they are introduced to the medical terms for each body system.  They will also begin “ medical math “  where they calculate dosages of oral and injectable medications.

Animal/Human Anatomy & Physiology

Students will learn the major bones, muscles, body parts and how they function;  then compare the similarities and differences between animal species. They will build their own “models” of anatomical systems.

Animal Diseases

Students will learn the major diseases and problems for various species and what vaccines we routinely administer to each.  They will learn what diseases affect both animals and humans (Zoonotic) plus time will be spent on biological agents that can be used for Bioterrorism. We also cover artificial intelligence in medicine. 

Clinical Veterinary Techniques 

These courses are strictly “hands-on”, and are reserved for senior students.  They begin with learning how to take a proper medical history, animal behavior,  physical restraint of all types of animals,  administering of medications,  drawing blood and setting IV catheters, applying bandages, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep and sterile technique, performing lab tests and operating medical equipment. Teamwork and communication skills are heavily stressed. They are required to find their externship, giving them the process of looking for a job, then complete 80 hours during the Spring term.