Course

Veterinary Laboratory Procedures 1 Lab

Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Veterinary Technology
Course code
VTEC 1307
Credits
1.00
Semester length
2 Weeks
Max class size
30
Method(s) of instruction
Lab
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This is a condensed lab-only course intended for students registered in the part-time VTEC program. Students will practice essential veterinary laboratory skills such as use and care of microscopes, parasite identification, diagnostic tests for parasites including fecal analysis, hematology, and laboratory record keeping.
Course content

Parasitology and hematology:

  • laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration and use
  • parasitology: sample collection and preparation, identification and diagnostic testing
  • hematology: sample collection and preparation, cell identification and diagnostic testing
  • laboratory logs and forms 
Learning activities

Laboratory skills will be taught and practiced in-person. Sample collection procedures may include use of canine and feline models (including cadavers) and live animals.

Means of assessment

Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester.

This course will use a Mastery-based assesment.  Students will receive a Mastery ("MAS") grade based upon attendance at a minimum of 80% of the scheduled laboratory hours and successful completion of learning outcomes.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • use common laboratory equipment, including a compound microscope, refractometer and centrifuge;
  • maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment;
  • collect and prepare samples for laboratory analysis;
  • identify the common veterinary parasites of domestic animals;
  • perform fecal tests for parasite identification such as fecal flotation, sedimentation, direct smears and Baermann test;
  • perform microscopy to identify external parasites such as lice and mites;
  • identify the different components of blood;
  • perform common veterinary hematology diagnostic tests such as manual complete blood counts, packed cell volume, analysis of red and white blood cell morphology, platelet estimates and reticulocyte counts;
  • complete laboratory logs and forms.
Textbook materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:

  • Sirois, Margi. (Current Edition). Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians. Elsevier.

Requisites

Prerequisites

VTEC 1302

Students in the Veterinary Technology program are required to maintain a minimum grade of (C) in all courses in order to progress in the program.

 

 

 

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer details for VTEC 1307
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025