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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