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Degree Plans - Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Assisting Certificate (Archived)

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY -- VETERINARY ASSISTING

Cedar Valley only

(Certificate)

(Students pursuing this certificate program are waived from TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: C1.VETT.ASSISTING

Veterinary Assistants are an integral part of the veterinary health team. Individuals in this position assist both the veterinarian and the veterinary technician in performing veterinary procedures in clinical settings as well as in research areas and other veterinary related fields. Students in this program can continue their studies in the Veterinary Technology program to attain the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.

The curriculum is designed to provide the graduate with the information, experience, and skills needed to perform all veterinary assistant duties in a practice. Admission to the Veterinary Technology program and the Veterinary Assisting certificate program is limited. Applicants should be assessed and advised prior to enrolling in the program. Students are encouraged to have a good background in English, mathematics and the biological sciences.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ENGL 1301 Composition I OR 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication (3)
TECM 1303 Technical Mathematics OR 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra (3)
VTHT 1105 Veterinary Medical Terminology 1
VTHT 1401 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 4
14

SEMESTER II

BIOL 1406 General Biology 4
VTHT 2201 Canine and Feline Clinical Management 2
VTHT 2323 Veterinary Clinical Pathology I 3
9
Minimum Hours Required 20
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