VETS 340 - Veterinary Facility Management

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None

Restriction(s): Enrollment in Veterinary Technology - BS or instructor permission.

Corequisite(s): None

This course covers the principles of veterinary facility management. Topics include: office practices, care and maintenance of the veterinary facility, interpersonal communication skills, stress and compassion fatigue, veterinary laws and ethics, infrastructure maintenance, contracts, waste management, quality control and implementation of facility protocols.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

1. Understand the different roles of the veterinary staff and their responsibilities with office policies and procedures

2. Identify the needs of the veterinary facility to maintain safety, maintenance of equipment, inventory, controlled substances and federal/state inspection

3. Apply interpersonal communication skills in the veterinary setting

4. Identify and apply strategies to combat stress and compassion fatigue encountered in the veterinary field

5. Demonstrate the understanding of veterinary ethics and legal issues

6. Demonstrate the understanding of veterinary facilities management including infrastructure, contracts, quality control and implementation of protocols and procedures