VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

 

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Center Campus

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: View Selective Admission for detailed information.

The Veterinary Technician program is designed to prepare students to assist with the technical aspects of modern veterinary practice and animal related fields, including: medical laboratory procedures, anesthesia, radiology, and surgical assisting. Major emphasis is on dogs and cats, although instruction will also be given on large animal and laboratory animal techniques. Students are also instructed to develop their skills with people, so as to relate to the owners of the animals.

Students selecting this program should contact the program coordinator at 586.286.2096 or 586.286.2073 for messages.

Additional expenses to be met by the student before entering the internship component of the program are: (1) a health history and physical examination including testing for tuberculosis, and proof of a current tetanus vaccine; (2) uniforms; and, (3) hospitalization insurance as neither the hospital nor the college insures the student against accidents or illnesses.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173, 847.925.8070 or 800.248.2862.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 68 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

Course Course Title Suggested
Sequence
Sem
Hrs
VETT-1020 Applied Anatomy & Physiology - Lecture X         4.0
VETT-1030 Applied Anatomy & Physiology - Laboratory X         1.0
VETT-1080 Small Animal Techniques - Lecture X         1.0
VETT-1060 Small Animal Techniques - Laboratory X         0.5
VETT-1070 Advanced Small Animal Techniques - Laboratory X         0.5
VETT-1040 Veterinary Practice & Communications X         2.0
HHSC-1010 Animal Health Careers X         1.0
ITCS-1010 Computer & Information Processing Principles X         4.0
CHEM-1050 Introduction to General Chemistry X         4.0
VETT-1220 Veterinary Anesthesia - Lecture   X       2.0
VETT-1230 Veterinary Anesthesia - Laboratory   X       1.5
VETT-1300 Assisting in Veterinary Surgery - Lecture   X       1.0
VETT-1310 Assisting in Veterinary Surgery - Laboratory   X       1.0
VETT-1440 Clinical Pathology 1 - Lecture   X       2.0
VETT-1450 Clinical Pathology 1 - Laboratory   X       3.0
VETT-1700 Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians   X       2.0
VETT-1580 Veterinary Technician Internship 1     X     4.0
VETT-2050 Large Animal Techniques - Lecture       X   1.0
VETT-2060 Large Animal Techniques - Laboratory       X   1.0
VETT-2200 Small Animal Diseases       X   2.0
VETT-2320 Laboratory & Exotic Animal Techniques - Lecture       X   2.0
VETT-2330 Laboratory & Exotic Animal Techniques - Laboratory       X   0.5
VETT-2340 Advanced Laboratory & Exotic Animal Techniques - Laboratory       X   0.5
VETT-2620 Radiology for Veterinary Technicians - Lecture       X   1.5
VETT-2630 Radiology for Veterinary Technicians - Laboratory       X   1.0
VETT-2500 Large Animal Diseases         X 2.0
VETT-2470 Clinical Pathology 2 - Laboratory         X 1.5
VETT-2480 Clinical Pathology 2 - Lecture         X 1.0
VETT-2580 Veterinary Technician Internship 2         X 4.0
VETT-2590 Veterinary Technician Capstone         X 2.5
PSYC-1010 Introductory Psychology         X 4.0
  58.0

B. Arts and Sciences Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

  • Group II requirement is met by successfully completing CHEM-1050
  • Group III requirement is met by successfully completing PSYC-1010

NOTES:

Students in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technician program must achieve grade "C" or better in each course listed below for retention in the program.

VETT-1020 VETT-1300 VETT-2200 VETT-2590
VETT-1030 VETT-1310 VETT-2320 VETT-2620
VETT-1040 VETT-1440 VETT-2330 VETT-2630
VETT-1060 VETT-1450 VETT-2340 HHSC-1010
VETT-1070 VETT-1580 VETT-2470 CHEM-1050
VETT-1080 VETT-1700 VETT-2480 ITCS-1010
VETT-1220 VETT-2050 VETT-2500 PSYC-1010
VETT-1230 VETT-2060 VETT-2580