Veterinary Technology
Class Schedule
2025 Summer Schedule
8 classes scheduled
V T 53A
VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
2 units
CSU Transferable to CSU
- Description: Provides students within the Veterinary Technology Program the foundational skills to communicate within the veterinary field. Builds on the student's knowledge of medical terminology word parts and rules of word construction and applies this knowledge to body systems and to veterinary specific terms. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in APAV 53A.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process required prior to enrolling in these courses. For an application, access www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/vettech. Selective admission process does not apply to the Veterinary Assistant Certificate courses (VT 52A, 52B, 88A).Section: V T -053A-01
Course Number (CRN): 10775
Dates: 7/14/2025 - 9/12/2025
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32 of 32 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
V T 70
FUNDAMENTALS OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
4 units
CSU Transferable to CSU
- Description: Introduction to the principles of veterinary radiography and ultrasonography for veterinary technician students, including radiographic and ultrasonographic terminology. Physics of X-ray and ultrasound production and interaction with matter. Explanation of MRI, CT, and nuclear medicine appropriate to the veterinary technician. Occupational safety and radiation protection. Proper use and maintenance of standard and digital X-ray equipment. Radiographic exposure factors, technique chart development and usage, and patient positioning required for production of diagnostic radiographs. Processing of radiographic film. Discussion of equipment, materials and special radiographic studies common in veterinary practice. Radiographic exposure troubleshooting and common artifacts. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: V T 54B.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process required prior to enrolling in these courses. For an application, access www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/vettech. Selective admission process does not apply to the Veterinary Assistant Certificate courses (VT 52A, 52B, 88A).Section: V T -070.-01
Course Number (CRN): 10777
Dates: 9/14/2025 - 9/19/2025
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Open
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16 of 16 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: V T -070.-02
Course Number (CRN): 10778
Dates: 7/14/2025 - 9/19/2025
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Open
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16 of 16 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
V T 70R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
1 unit
CSU Transferable to CSU
- Description: 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 students will create a contract with the faculty instructor and update them on their skill progression. Students will work in a clinic setting for 3 hours per week. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Completion of at least the first quarter of the Veterinary Technology program, or V T 52A, or V T 52B; student is working with a faculty instructor.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process required prior to enrolling in these courses. For an application, access www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/vettech. Selective admission process does not apply to the Veterinary Assistant Certificate courses (VT 52A, 52B, 88A).Section: V T -070R-01
Course Number (CRN): 10779
Dates: 7/14/2025 - 9/12/2025
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Waitlist
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0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members. Registration reserved for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program
V T 71R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
2 units
CSU Transferable to CSU
- Description: 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 students will create a contract with the faculty instructor and update them on their skill progression. Students will work in a clinic setting for 6 hours per week. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Completion of at least the first quarter of the Veterinary Technology program, or V T 52A, or V T 52B; student is working with a faculty instructor.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 6 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process required prior to enrolling in these courses. For an application, access www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/vettech. Selective admission process does not apply to the Veterinary Assistant Certificate courses (VT 52A, 52B, 88A).Section: V T -071R-01
Course Number (CRN): 10780
Dates: 7/14/2025 - 9/12/2025
LATE START
Waitlist
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members. Registration reserved for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program
V T 72R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
3 units
CSU Transferable to CSU
- Description: 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 students will create a contract with the faculty instructor and update them on their skill progression. Students will work in a clinic setting for 9 hours per week. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Completion of at least the first quarter of the Veterinary Technology program, or V T 52A, or V T 52B; student is working with a faculty instructor.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 9 hours lab per week. 108 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process required prior to enrolling in these courses. For an application, access www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/vettech. Selective admission process does not apply to the Veterinary Assistant Certificate courses (VT 52A, 52B, 88A).Section: V T -072R-01
Course Number (CRN): 10781
Dates: 7/14/2025 - 9/12/2025
LATE START
Waitlist
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members. Registration reserved for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program
V T 73R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
4 units
CSU Transferable to CSU
- Description: 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 students will create a contract with the faculty instructor and update them on their skill progression. Students will work in a clinic setting for 12 hours per week. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Completion of at least the first quarter of the Veterinary Technology program, or V T 52A, or V T 52B; student is working with a faculty instructor.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 12 hours lab per week. 144 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process required prior to enrolling in these courses. For an application, access www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/vettech. Selective admission process does not apply to the Veterinary Assistant Certificate courses (VT 52A, 52B, 88A).Section: V T -073R-01
Course Number (CRN): 10782
Dates: 7/14/2025 - 9/12/2025
LATE START
Waitlist
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members. Registration reserved for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program
V T 89
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I
3 units
CSU Transferable to CSU
- Description: Off-campus practical clinical work experience in veterinary facilities supervised by licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians. Integration into a veterinary health care team and exposure to varied methodologies and practice philosophies in a variety of clinical settings. Practical application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired in the first year program course work: clinical application of anatomy and physiology; medical terminology and medical math; chemistry and microbiology; interpersonal skills and office practices. Supervised hands-on training in basic medical and surgical nursing. Opportunity to practice and attain entry-level competency in essential clinical skills. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: Prerequisites: V T 55 and 56.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 10 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter. This is a clinical laboratory course.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process required prior to enrolling in these courses. For an application, access www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/vettech. Selective admission process does not apply to the Veterinary Assistant Certificate courses (VT 52A, 52B, 88A).Section: V T -089.-01
Course Number (CRN): 10783
Dates: 7/14/2025 - 9/19/2025
LATE START
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
35 of 35 seats open
8 of 8 waitlist seats open
8 of 8 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a