Veterinary Technology, AAS (AAS.VETET)

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Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology

71 Credit Hours

This degree prepares graduates to assist large and small animal veterinarians and provides career opportunities in research laboratories and pharmaceutical and veterinary supply businesses. Veterinary technicians assist veterinarians by obtaining and recording case information, preparing animals for medical and surgical procedures, obtaining specimens, performing laboratory procedures, applying bandages and splints, assisting with anesthesia and surgery, and many other challenging tasks.

Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam and the South Carolina licensing exam. Successful completion of both examinations will allow the graduate to be recognized officially as a licensed veterinary technician.

Accreditation

Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4630

General Education Core Requirements

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
BIO 101 - Biological Science I Credit: 4
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
(PHI 110 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 16

Major Requirements

BIO 225 - Microbiology Credit: 4
VET 101 - Animal Breeds and Husbandry Credit: 3
VET 104 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Credit: 3
VET 105 - Orientation to Veterinary Technology Credit: 1
VET 112 - Veterinary Terminology and Calculations Credit: 2
VET 117 - Animal Nutrition Credit: 2
VET 119 - Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Dentistry Credit: 3
VET 140 - Veterinary Pharmacology Credit: 2
VET 142 - Veterinary Anesthesia Credit: 3
VET 152 - Clinical Pathology Credit: 4
VET 160 - Clinical Techniques II Credit: 3
VET 170 - Veterinary Technician Externship Credit: 6
VET 203 - Small Animal Diseases, Zoonosis and Client Education Credit: 3
VET 207 - Large Animal Clinical Practice Credit: 3
VET 216 - Veterinary Parasitology and Laboratory Animal Medicine Credit: 3
VET 240 - Office Management and Client Education Credit: 3
VET 250 - Clinical Techniques III Credit: 3
VET 260 - Clinical Techniques IV Credit: 3
VET 280 - Senior Seminar Credit: 1

Total: 55

Admission and Program Requirements

General admissions procedures are also required for the Veterinary Technology program.

Students will be required to provide a completed, current Health Sciences - Student Health Record, including all immunizations and titers, Rabies vaccinations and major medical insurance. Please see the program webpage for further information.
Students will be notified by my.tridenttech.edu email the date and time of the mandatory program orientation. Failure to attend will result in forfeiture of one’s seat in the program.

In addition to meeting the college’s general admission requirements, including the submission of high school and college transcripts, applicants to the Veterinary Technology program must complete the requirements listed under Program Information and Curriculum Display on the program web page.

Note: Falsification of any information submitted will make a student ineligible for admission to or continuation in the Veterinary Technology program.

Course Progression

Before progressing to the next semester, students must attain a minimum grade of C in each lecture, laboratory, and clinical component of the program and achieve a minimum grade of C in all prerequisite and corequisite courses. Students must earn a satisfactory grade of S on all professional development evaluations. View the program completion requirements for the Health Sciences program.

Note:

Applicants will be admitted to this program on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applicants are considered to be qualified for admission to the next available class when they meet all college and program requirements. View the starting semesters for the Veterinary Technology program.

For more information on the Veterinary Technology program, review the program information or view an information session.