Veterinary Technology Curriculum

Associate in Applied Science Degree

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Program Admission Prerequisites

High school diploma which includes

  • High School Biology
  • High School Chemistry
  • Algebra 1

It is recommended that applicants experience a job shadowing experience at a veterinary practice and take a summer college course in Medical Terminology (ie. CCV AHS 1205)

Other Requirements

  • A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in all VET, BIO, and MATH courses to be eligible to graduate from the program. Failure to achieve a minimum of C in any of these courses after 2 course attempts will result in dismissal from the program
  • Human Prophylactic Rabies Vaccination series is required.

General Education Requirements

Course NumberCourse NameSemester Hours
ENG1061English Composition3
ENG2080Technical Communication3
BIO2320Zoology4
BUS1210Intro to Spreadsheets3
MAT1440Applied Math for Health Science
(requires CCV MAT 0310 Math & Algebra for College prior to MAT 1440)
3
ELEXXXHumanistic or Arts Elective3
ELEXXXSocial Sciences Elective3

Program Requirements

Course NumberCourse NameSemester Hours
VET1051Introduction to Animal Care 11
VET1052Introduction to Animal Care 21
VET1020Animal Anatomy & Physiology4
VET1030Animal Care and Restraint4
VET1040Animal Diseases4
VET1060Laboratory Techniques4
VET2011Veterinary Clinical Techniques 14
VET2012Veterinary Clinical Techniques 23
VET2030Animal Nutrition2
VET2040Reproduction and Genetics for VET3
VET2050Applied Laboratory Methods4
VET2060Veterinary Office Procedures2
VET2070Pharmacology & Toxicology3
VET2080Animal Behavior2
VET2090VTNE Seminar1
VET2720Veterinary Supervisor1
VET2802Veterinary Externship1