Our program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA). We award an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and prepare you for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE), an entry-level national licensing exam.
Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.
| Two Years and a Half | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | |||
| Choose One | |||
| CHM | 101 | Introductory Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM | 111 | General Chemistry I | |
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| MTH | 133 | Mathematics for Health Professions | 3 |
| 1SDV | 101 | Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) | 1 |
| 2VET | 111 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| 1st Semester | |||
| VET | 105 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 3 |
| VET | 116 | Animal Breeds and Behavior | 3 |
| VET | 121 | Clinical Practices I | 3 |
| VET | 211 | Animal Diseases I | 2 |
| Total | 11 | ||
| 2nd Semester | |||
| VET | 131 | Clinical Pathology I | 3 |
| VET | 135 | Anesthesia of Domestic Animals | 2 |
| VET | 214 | Animal Dentistry | 2 |
| VET | 216 | Animal Pharmacology | 2 |
| VET | 217 | Introduction to Laboratory, Zoo, and Wildlife Medicine | 2 |
| Total | 11 | ||
| 3rd Semester | |||
| Choose One | |||
| CST | 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| CST | 126 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| 3 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| 4 | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 9 | ||
| 4th Semester | |||
| VET | 122 | Clinical Practices II | 3 |
| VET | 132 | Clinical Pathology II | 3 |
| VET | 212 | Animal Diseases II | 2 |
| VET | 221 | Advanced Clinical Practices III | 4 |
| Total | 12 | ||
| 5th Semester | |||
| VET | 133 | Clinical Pathology III | 3 |
| VET | 235 | Animal Hospital Management and Client Relations | 3 |
| VET | 290 | Coordinated Internship: A Preceptorship in Veterinary Technology | 4 |
| Total | 10 | ||
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 68 | |||
| Two Years and a Half | Credits |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | |
| Choose One | |
|
Introductory Chemistry I
CHM
101
|
4 |
|
General Chemistry I
CHM
111
|
|
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
|
MTH
133
|
3 |
|
Orientation to (a Specific Discipline)
1SDV
101
|
1 |
|
2VET
111
|
4 |
| Total | 15 |
| 1st Semester | |
|
VET
105
|
3 |
|
VET
116
|
3 |
|
VET
121
|
3 |
|
Animal Diseases I
VET
211
|
2 |
| Total | 11 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
VET
131
|
3 |
|
VET
135
|
2 |
|
VET
214
|
2 |
|
VET
216
|
2 |
|
VET
217
|
2 |
| Total | 11 |
| 3rd Semester | |
| Choose One | |
|
CST
110
|
3 |
|
CST
126
|
|
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
|
3 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
4
|
3 |
| Total | 9 |
| 4th Semester | |
|
VET
122
|
3 |
|
VET
132
|
3 |
|
Animal Diseases II
VET
212
|
2 |
|
VET
221
|
4 |
| Total | 12 |
| 5th Semester | |
|
VET
133
|
3 |
|
VET
235
|
3 |
|
Coordinated Internship: A Preceptorship in Veterinary Technology
VET
290
|
4 |
| Total | 10 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 68 | |
1 Due to COVID-19, VET111 will not be offered in the summer. If you have not fulfilled this prerequisite requirement, you may still apply and take VET111 in the fall.
2 Students may substitute with SDV 100.
3 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
4 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives.
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