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PROGRAM
INFORMATION
Veterinary technicians provide professional and technical
support to veterinarians, biomedical researchers, other
scientists, and industries. The technician handles many aspects
of patient care and laboratory procedures. Upon completion of
the program, students are expected to take state and national
licensing exams to become Licensed Veterinary Technicians
(LVT).
SCHEDULING
AND ENTRY OPTIONS
The two-year (full-time) and part-time programs begin in the
fall term. The two-year (FT) program classes are offered only
during the day over five terms. The part-time program classes
are offered primarily in the evening and over nine terms.
There is a one semester externship required in both programs.
General education courses are offered in the day, evening, or
online and can be completed at any time before or during the
program.
PROGRAM
ACCREDITATION
The program has full accreditation granted by the
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 1931 N.
Meacham Road Suite 100, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-4360,
Telephone: 847-925-8070, Fax: 847-925-1329, and is
sanctioned by the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians.
DEGREE:
Associate
in Applied
Science
Major: Veterinary Technology
Graduation Credits Required: 73
DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS:
General Education: 18 Semester Credit Hours
BIO 115 Basic Microbiology - 3 credits
ENG 101 English Composition I - 3 credits
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics - 3 credits
PSY 201 General Psychology - 3 credits
SPC 205 Public Speaking - 3 credits
Humanities Requirement - 3 credits
NOTE:
See also
“General Education Course Requirements/Substitutions”
Required Program Courses:
55 Semester Credit Hours
VET 101 Animal Breeds
and Husbandry - 3 credits
VET 103 Veterinary Medical Terminology - 2 credits
VET 104 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology - 3 credits
VET 105 Orientation to Veterinary Technology - 1 credit
VET 116 Radiology and Parasitology - 3 credits
VET 140 Veterinary Pharmacology - 2 credits
VET 142 Veterinary Anesthesia - 3 credits
VET 150 Clinical Techniques I - 3 credits
VET 152 Clinical Pathology - 4 credits
VET 160 Clinical Techniques II - 3 credits
VET 170 Externship - 6 credits
VET 201 Diseases and Zoonoses - 4 credits
VET 215 Laboratory Animal Medicine - 2 credits
VET 240 Office Management and Client Education - 3 credits
VET 250 Clinical Techniques III - 3 credits
VET 260 Clinical Techniques IV - 3 credits
VET 270 Advanced Medical Care - 3 credits
VET 280 Senior Seminar - 1 credit
Elective
Program Courses:
0 Semester Credit Hours
General
Elective:
3 credits Semester Credit Hours
Also see COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
