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Veterinary Technician Assistant
Program Description: The veterinary technician assistant certificate program provides educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for an entry-level position veterinary assisting. Graduates are able to assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing quality animal healthcare including obtaining and recording patient information, preparing patients, instruments and equipment for surgery; collecting samples and performing certain laboratory procedures; dressing wounds; assisting in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures; exposing and developing diagnostic radiographs; communicating with animal owners; and feeding and caring for animals.
Length of Program: Three (3) Semesters
Cost of Program: Click Here.
Entrance Dates: Fall Semester
Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admissions criteria. Click for Admission Scores.
Age: 18 years of age or older
Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Advisor: A program advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. An advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Additional Requirements: Physical Exam, Criminal Background Check, and Drug Toxicology. Rabies Vaccination is strongly encouraged.
Program Final Exit Point: Veterinary Technician Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit.
Credits Required for Graduation: 28 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.
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Curriculum |
Credit Hours |
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| 1. Basic Skills Courses (3 hours) | ||||
| MATH | 1111 | College Algebra | 3 | |
| 2. Occupational Courses (26 hours) | ||||
| BIOL | 1111 | Biology I | 3 | |
| BIOL | 1111L | Biology Lab I | 1 | |
| CHEM | 1211 | Chemistry I | 3 | |
| CHEM | 1211L | Chemistry Lab I | 1 | |
| VETT | 1000 | Veterinary Medical Terminology | 2 | |
| VETT | 1010 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 2 | |
| VETT | 1020 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology I | 3 | |
| VETT | 1030 | Veterinary Clinical Procedures I | 4 | |
| VETT | 1060 | Animal Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | |
| VETT | 1070 | Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging | 3 | |
