VETT155 Veterinary Professional Management
Department of Health Sciences: Veterinary
- I. Course Number and Title
- VETT155 Veterinary Professional Management
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- VETT100
- Corequisites
- VETT150
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required to successfully manage and operate a veterinary practice. This course will cover a wide array of topics, including practice management, financial planning, client relations, leadership, and ethical considerations specific to the veterinary field.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Describe the veterinary industry, including its structure, trends, and challenges;
- Model the role of a professional veterinary technician;
- Manage veterinary medical records according to professional standards;
- Demonstrate client communication skills and strategies for building strong relationships with clients and coworkers;
- Discuss legal and ethical issues specific to veterinary practice management; and
- Describe risks for compassion fatigue in veterinary technicians.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Introduction to Veterinary Practice Management
- Financial Management
- Human Resources and Team Management
- Client Relations and Communication
- Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Leadership and Decision-Making
- Technology and Practice Management Software
- Emergency and Crisis Management
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Exams, quizzes, classroom exercises, or class participation. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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New: 3/8/2024