Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology

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  • Course description
    Veterinary Technology comprises an aggregate
    of techniques and skills required in the practice
    of Veterinary Medicine. Professional veterinary
    technicians work under the direction of a licensed
    veterinarian. They do not diagnose, prescribe or
    perform surgical operations.

    Technicians work at veterinary hospitals, colleges,
    and laboratories. They may work for private
    individuals and institutions or they may be
    employed by federal or state agencies that have to
    do with the control of animal diseases. The work
    may include cleaning and sterilizing equipment,
    performing diagnostic tests, feeding and caring
    for animals, restraining animals for treatment,
    administering anesthetics, assisting in surgery,
    collecting of samples for diagnostic purposes,
    maintaining and repairing equipment, obtaining
    and developing radiographs, and assisting in office
    procedures.

    The veterinary technician may be employed
    to perform a single procedure in a specialized
    area or a broad spectrum of procedures in a
    generalized practice.
    The primary objectives are to qualify students
    to perform those techniques required in the
    operation of a general veterinary practice
    exclusive of diagnosis, prescription, and surgery
    and to pass examinations that may be required for
    licensing in certain areas.

    It is recommended that students in the Veterinary
    Technology Program
    spend four semesters
    of course work on campus followed by the
    Veterinary Technology 2950 preceptorship off
    campus. A plan is available to allow students
    to complete on campus course work in a five
    semester sequence if they so desire.
    Students must complete all program
    requirements, including approved electives, with
    a “C” or better.

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