Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technology Major
Veterinary Technology is an exciting and challenging major that offers a multitude of career opportunities in animal health care and related areas. This major offers a well-rounded program of general and clinical studies. Graduates are prepared not only for traditional veterinary practice careers, but also for pursuit of emerging non-traditional careers through the choice of electives and minor areas of study.
The first pre-professional year of the Veterinary Technology program is open to all interested students and offers an opportunity to explore the veterinary technology field. Advancement into the professional program in the second year is limited to a maximum of 28 students who are selected on a competitive basis.
The Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Major Requirements
Major: Veterinary Technology
Degree Type: B.S.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 128
General Education Requirements
| First Year Experience (F) | ||
| AGRI 189 | Skills for Academic Success (Students transferring in 24 or more credits do not need to take AGRI 189.) | 1 |
| Communication (C): | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| One Course in Upper Level Writing: Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business and Professional Writing | ||
| Writing in the Technical Professions | ||
| Writing in the Sciences | ||
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning (R): Select from current general education list | 3 | |
| Science & Technology (S): | ||
| BIOL 111 | Concepts of Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 117 | Chemical Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| or CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | |
| CSCI 114 | Microcomputer Packages | 3-4 |
| or CSCI 116 | Business Use of Computers | |
| MICR 202 & 202L | Introductory Microbiology and Introductory Microbiology Lab | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts (A): Select from current general education courses | 6 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (B): Select from current general education list | 6 | |
| Wellness (W): Select from current general education list | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D): Select from current gerenal education list | ||
| Global Perspectives (G): Select from current general education list | ||
| Total Credits | 42 | |
Major Requirements
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required for all professional level course work.
| General Education Requirements | 40 | |
| Required Core Courses for Pre-Vet Tech | ||
| VETS 115 | Medical Terminology for the Paraprofessional | 1 |
| VETS 125 | Animal Restraint | 2 |
| VETS 130 | Companion Animal Breeds | 1 |
| VETS 135 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| VETS 136 | Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| VETS 150 | Introduction to the Veterinary Profession | 1 |
| Required Core Courses for Professional Vet Tech: Must be admitted to the professional program to take the following courses. | ||
| VETS 255 | Fundamentals of Veterinary Radiography | 3 |
| VETS 256 | Veterinary Clinical Techniques and Instruments | 4 |
| VETS 259 | Small Animal Diseases | 2 |
| VETS 357 | Veterinary Pharmacology | 3 |
| VETS 358 | Veterinary Surgical Nursing Techniques | 4 |
| VETS 359 | Veterinary Hospital Information and Procedures | 2 |
| VETS 385 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology I | 3 |
| VETS 386 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology II | 3 |
| VETS 387 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology III | 3 |
| VETS 485 | Veterinary Technology Externship 6-12 (Capstone Course) | 6 |
| VETS 481 | Ward Care/Clinic Care (1 credit each X4) 1 | 4 |
| VETS 483 | Clinical Veterinary Practicum 1-3 (1 credit each X4) 1 | 4 |
| Related Requirements | ||
| ANSC 114 | Introduction to Animal Sciences | 3 |
| ANSC 223 | Introduction to Animal Nutrition | 2 |
| ANSC 370 | Fundamentals/Animal Disease | 3 |
| Degree Requirements: Potential of 28 credits to reach 128 | 28 | |
| Total Credits | 128 | |
| 1 | VETS 481 Ward Care/Clinic Care & VETS 483 Clinical Veterinary Practicum 1-3 requires multiple enrollments. Students are to register four different times for each of the one credit courses. |
Degree Requirements and Notes:
- Transfer grades must be ‘C’ or better to count towards major requirements.
- The following minor programs of study are suggested to supplement this major program of study: Agribusiness, Animal Science, Business Administration, Equine Studies, Large Animal Veterinary Technology, Microbiology, Psychology, or Range Science
