Veterinary Technician Program
This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to assist veterinarians in the care of animals and the management of veterinary facilities. Upon completing this diploma program, students are prepared to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become credentialed veterinary technicians and assist licensed veterinarians in various clinical and healthcare settings.
- The program’s duration may vary depending on the institution’s curriculum and scheduling.
- Practical training and an internship provide students with hands-on experience in veterinary clinics or hospitals.
- Elective courses allow students to customize their education according to their career interests.
- The capstone project gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to address real-world veterinary challenges.
Diploma in Veterinary Technician Program
Duration: 1 to 3 years.
Trimester 1:
VETTEC 100: Introduction to Veterinary Technology
- Introduction to Veterinary Technology
- Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
- Animal Behavior and Handling
- Veterinary Medical Terminology
Trimester 2:
NPCARE 100: Nursing and Patient Care
- Nursing Skills for Veterinary Technicians
- Pharmacology and Medication Administration
- Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
- Veterinary Office Management
Trimester 3:
SACARE 100: Small Animal Care
- Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
- Anesthesia and Surgical Assisting
- Dental Care for Animals
- Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques
Trimester 4:
LEACARE 100: arge Animal and Exotic Animal Care
- Large Animal Medicine and Surgery
- Exotic Animal Care and Husbandry
- Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
- Veterinary Technician Internship
Trimester 5:
ADVET 100: Advanced Veterinary
- Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Veterinary Oncology and Internal Medicine
- Advanced Clinical Skills
Trimester 6:
CAPPRO 100: Electives and Capstone Project
- Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine
- Equine Medicine and Surgery
- Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Veterinary Technician Capstone Project
Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest. Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S. Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.
- Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)
ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech
CPL 100: Career Planning
CPL 101: Communications and Career Strategies
ENGL 101: Composition
ENGL 102: composition
- Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)
MATH 100:General Math
MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra
MATH 102:College Algebra
- Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)
ECON 105:Leadership
ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I
ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II
SOC 101:Introduction to Sociology
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
HIST 101: History