Veterinary Technology
Allied Health
Degree (G, S)
The Veterinary Technology program provides students with the theoretical and technical skills essential for a wide range of career options in animal health and management. The curriculum prepares students for careers as veterinary technicians in positions at animal hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, research laboratories, the animal health industry, zoological parks, and emergency/specialty clinics. Students will gain hands-on experience in laboratory testing, clinical assisting, humane animal care and nursing, as well as hospital management practices. In addition to coursework and laboratory experience, students are required to complete a supervised internship at an approved veterinary facility. Academically qualified students can apply to the program following the guidelines of the Allied Health competitive admission process. Interested applicants should review the information provided here and contact their program advisor for application requirements.
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
Interpret theoretical veterinary technology knowledge and concepts to provide competent veterinary nursing procedures.
Demonstrate competence in essential veterinary technology skills by performing a full range of veterinary nursing procedures used in small and large animal medicine.
Exhibit professionalism by adhering to the Veterinary Technology Code of Ethics and employer expectations, while maintaining a commitment to ethical vet procedures.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Graduation Requirements
General Education
Program/Major Concentration
| BIO 125 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 110 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| VET 100 | Veterinary Nursing I | 4 |
| VET 110 | Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| VET 130 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology I | 3 |
| VET 140 | Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians | 3 |
| VET 150 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology II | 2 |
| VET 200 | Veterinary Nursing II | 3 |
| VET 203 | Veterinary Nursing III | 4 |
| VET 205 | Small Animal Health and Disease | 2 |
| VET 220 | Laboratory & Exotic Animal Care & Management | 3 |
| VET 235 | Diagnostic Imaging | 3 |
| VET 240 | Food Animal and Equine Nursing | 3 |
| VET 245 | Emergency and Critical Care Principles | 1 |
| VET 250 | Vet Tech Internship | 5 |
Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)
Semester 1
Semester 2
| VET 100 | Veterinary Nursing I | 4 |
| VET 110 | Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| VET 130 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology I | 3 |
| VET 150 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology II | 2 |
Semester 3
| VET 200 | Veterinary Nursing II | 3 |
| VET 205 | Small Animal Health and Disease | 2 |
| VET 140 | Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians | 3 |
Semester 4
Semester 5
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 62 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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