Our Facility
Welcome!
The 91AV;M University - Kingsville Veterinary Technology program is housed in a 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art teaching facility. The facility includes classrooms, animal housing areas, student study areas, laboratory spaces, surgical and radiology rooms, and other teaching spaces for all veterinary technology courses. VETT courses are all taught in the facility which decreases commute time and hassle for students. We are constantly improving the facility to keep up with medical and educational advances.
Let's take a look!
Primary Lecture
Our primary lecture classroom features a 12' by 9' projection screen with a high resolution LCD projector and a centralized audio system. We also have a high resolution document camera which can project objects underneath it onto the screen. This is very helpful when we are looking at small details in structures and want the whole class to observe without crowding.
Microscopy
This room houses our student microscopes that can be moved around the facility for different lab exercises. We have a large portable display which can be used for viewing samples and slides and want the whole class to observe. This room has a teaching microscope with a camera that can be viewed on a monitor.
Data Entry
Our "Data Entry" area is within the heart of the facility. This area is dedicated to teaching recordkeeping, research for projects, and as a satellite area for our radiology suite. Data Entry has 6 computers and a printer which can be accessed by students. Data Entry also hosts a library that students have access to.
Clinical Laboratory
Our clinical laboratory is a fully-functioning diagnostic laboratory with up-to-date equipment. We have multiple blood and urine analysis machines to assist with processing. We have the ability to process urine, blood, and fecal samples to name a few. Our clinical pathology and parasitology courses spend a lot of time in the laboratory.
"Wet Lab"
Our teaching laboratory is home to six tables complete with individual anesthetic machines. This teaching laboratory is meant for minor procedures and basic labs (handling, examinations, vaccinations, sample collection, dentistry). We have a wireless digital dental radiography unit that allows us to take x-rays of teeth and view them instantly. Each table also has HDMI ports for a high resolution video camera to be projected onto a screen for the entire class to view. This room has a teaching microscope with a camera that can be projected onto the screen as well.
Anesthesia Prep Room
The prep room has four tables with individual anesthetic machines. It has a viewing window for additional student observation to minimize stress to patients in procedures. This room features equipment for patient monitoring, fluid therapy, and warming. Our emergency preparedness cart also resides in the prep room.
Surgical Suite
Our surgical suite operates with two adjustable surgery tables. We have top-of-the-line monitoring equipment and heating systems for patients. The surgical suite has a viewing window into the anesthesia prep room to allow for additional student observation and to help with communication between the two rooms. The room has a positive-pressure ventilation system to allow for the cleanest surgery environment possible.
Recovery
The recovery room is dedicated to animals recovering from anesthesia and surgery. This room can be closed off from the rest of the facility to give the animals a calm, quiet area for recovery. The door has a viewing window to allow easy observation and visual monitoring of patients. We keep comfy blankets and heating systems ready. We also have our own laundry room to make sure all of our blankets stay nice and clean.
Radiography Room
We have several radiographic units available for use. We have a standing radiography table that can switch between taking film radiographs to taking digital (Direct Radiography) radiographs. Our digital x-ray sensor plate is wireless which allows for more flexibility when taking radiographs. Our digital system also works with our portable radiography unit. We have a heavy-duty portable unit that can be taken off location to work with horses and cattle. This system also works with the wireless digital sensor plate. Both units can process and present radiographs for viewing within seconds. Our students are required to wear safety equipment which is always readily available. We also house a portable ultrasound unit, and 2 dental radiography units which can also be used for exotic animals.