Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology prepares students to be an integral member of a veterinary team, providing direct nursing care and fulfilling many other technician responsibilities. The program is designed to align with the educational guidelines of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Courses
- BIOL A100 — Human Biology 3 Credits
- BIOL A102 — Introductory Biology 3 Credits
- BIOL A108 — Principles and Methods in Biology 6 Credits
- BIOL A111 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
- CHEM A103 — Introduction to General Chemistry 3 Credits
- CHEM A105 — General Chemistry I 3 Credits
- MATH A121 — Applied College Algebra 3 Credits
- MATH A151 — College Algebra for Calculus 4 Credits
- VTCH A101 — Introduction to Veterinary Technology 1 Credit
- VTCH A102 — Veterinary Medical Terminology 1 Credit
- VTCH A110 — Medical Calculations for Veterinary Technicians 1 Credit
- VTCH A111 — Veterinary Office Procedures and Hospital Management 3 Credits
- VTCH A112 — Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 3 Credits
- VTCH A112L — Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory 1 Credit
- VTCH A113 — Veterinary Nursing Skills 3 Credits
- VTCH A113L — Veterinary Nursing Skills Laboratory 1 Credit
- VTCH A120 — Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians 2 Credits
- VTCH A121 — Small Animal Medicine 3 Credits
- VTCH A122 — Veterinary Surgical Nursing 3 Credits
- VTCH A122L — Veterinary Surgical Nursing Laboratory 1 Credit
- VTCH A130 — Applied Small Animal Behavior I 1 Credit
- VTCH A195 — Clinical Externship I 3 Credits
- VTCH A223 — Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology 3 Credits
- VTCH A223L — Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory 1 Credit
- VTCH A231 — Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Dentistry 2 Credits
- VTCH A231L — Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Dentistry Laboratory 1 Credit
- VTCH A232 — Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia 3 Credits
- VTCH A232L — Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Laboratory 1 Credit
- VTCH A233 — Veterinary Clinical Pathology 3 Credits
- VTCH A233L — Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory 1 Credit
- VTCH A240 — Applied Small Animal Behavior II 1 Credit
- VTCH A241 — Laboratory and Exotic Animal Medicine 2 Credits
- VTCH A241L — Laboratory and Exotic Animal Medicine Laboratory 1 Credit
- VTCH A242 — Large Animal Medicine and Clinical Procedures 2 Credits
- VTCH A242L — Large Animal Medicine and Clinical Procedures Laboratory 1 Credit
- VTCH A243 — Career Success for Veterinary Technicians 1 Credit
- VTCH A244 — Veterinary Technician National Exam Preparation 1 Credit
- VTCH A295 — Clinical Externship II 3 Credits
- WRTG A111 — Writing Across Contexts 3 Credits