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Veterinary Technician - Associate of Applied Science
Graduation Checksheet (MS Word) Learn to provide veterinary care to animals, including nutrition, nursing, anesthesiology, radiography and clinical laboratory procedures. Gain practical experience in clinic settings. This program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays. Before you can enroll, you must meet certain requirements. What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Work as a certified veterinary technician for veterinarians, biological research workers, scientists and business or organizations that provide care for animals. After completion of the program, students apply to take state and national board exams for certification. Academic Options: Pursue an Associate of Science degree to transfer to 4-year university for veterinary studies. Locations: East Campus Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-7694, Lead Faculty: 206-7414 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students must receive a C grade or better in all core courses to progress to the next semester. General Education Requirement
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. * Select courses to fulfill C or G requirements.** | | Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses | | Communication Requirement | 6 | | Humanities and Social Science Requirement | 6 | | Subtotal | 12 | | Course # | Course Title | Credits | | Required Core Courses | | VET 100 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 3 | | VET 110 | Veterinary Nursing Procedures I | 3 | | VET 111 | Veterinary Nursing Procedures II | 3 | | VET 120 | Clinical Pathology I | 3 | | VET 121 | Clinical Pathology II | 3 | | VET 130 | Animal Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | | VET 131 | Animal Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | | VET 150 | Pharmacology | 3 | | VET 191 | Veterinary Technician Clinical Experience I | 3 | | VET 200 | Anesthetic and Surgical Nursing | 3 | | VET 205 | Radiology and Imaging Techniques | 3 | | VET 210 | Veterinary Nursing Procedures III | 2 | | VET 211 | Veterinary Nursing Procedures IV | 2 | | VET 220 | Clinical Pathology III | 3 | | VET 225 | Veterinary Clinical Procedures | 3 | | VET 291 | Veterinary Technician Clinical Experience II | 3 | | Subtotal | 47 | | Required Support Courses | | BIO 100IN | Biology Concepts | 4 | | CHM 130/130LB/130IN | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 5 | | CSA 100 | Computer Literacy | 1 | | MAT 122 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 | | Subtotal | 13 | | Total | 72 | * Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Analysis and Critical Thinking - BIO 100IN & MAT 122; Computer and Information Literacy - CSA 100. * Select courses so that at least one course is marked "C" (cultural diversity) or "G" (global awareness).
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