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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a five-semester AAS Degree in Veterinary Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore the technical and problem solving skills required for veterinary health care. This degree trains students in veterinary health and handling of a variety of animals including household pets, food animals, exotics, birds, and common laboratory animal species. The program covers topics such as anatomy and physiology, radiology, parasitology, medical and surgical nursing, anesthesia, and pharmacology. Upon completion of the Veterinary Technician degree, students will be prepared to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). Once they pass the VTNE, they can apply to become credentialed technicians. In the state of Colorado technicians are registered through the State Board of Veterinary Medicine (SBVM). Students moving out of state are encouraged to review the laws and regulations of that state.
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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1. Provide professional and compassionate health care to a variety of species while upholding applicable laws and the profession’s ethical codes
2. Understand, demonstrate and perform patient assessment techniques, proper care and handling of animals, as well as their normal and abnormal life processes
3. Safely and effectively manage patients in all phases of anesthetic procedures, as well as safely and effectively select, utilize and maintain anesthetic delivery devices and monitoring equipment
4. Properly package, handle and store laboratory specimens and carry out diagnostic analysis of laboratory specimens including blood, urine, feces, tissue and bodily fluids
5. Understand and evaluate laboratory results in conjunction with a veterinarian
6. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical pharmacology to safely and effectively administer and dispense prescribed drugs to patients
7. Communicate in a professional manner to the veterinary team and provide appropriate client education
8. Safely and effectively perform medical, imaging and dentistry procedures on both large and small animal in compliance with federal, state, and local laws
9. Understand and provide proper instruments, supplies and environment to maintain asepsis during surgical procedures
10. Establish and maintain a work environment that ensures the safety of clients, animals and staff
First Semester
| BIO1111 | General College Biology I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| ENGLISH | Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031) | 3 |
| VET1002 | Veterinary Medical Terminology | 1 |
| CIS1009 | Management Software: Using AVImark | 1 |
| MAT1120 | Math for Clinical Calculations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester Note: Register for MAT 1120 and CIS 1009 the semester prior to entering the VET program.
Second Semester
| VET1020 | Office Procedures & Relations | 2 |
| VET1016 | Humane Treatment Handling of Animals | 3 |
| VET2005 | Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| VET1008 | Intro to Laboratory Procedures | 3 |
| VET1034 | Diagnostic Imaging | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Third Semester
| VET1206 | Exotic Animal Handling | 2 |
| VET1015 | Surgical Nursing | 2 |
| VET2006 | Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| VET2024 | Pharmacology Veterinary Tech | 3 |
| VET1241 | Clinical Laboratory Procedures | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester