Veterinary Technology (VT)

This two year Associate of Applied Science Degree Program trains the student to work in a clinical veterinary setting. Graduates of the program are employed in veterinary clinics and hospitals, as well as being qualified for positions in research facilities. The curriculum is also designed to prepare the student to successfully complete the National Veterinary Technician Certification Exam. The emphasis of this program is on the health and care of small domestic animals (dogs and cats).

This program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Information about the AVMA can be obtained at www.avma.org.

Course See Note  Course Title Credits   ANS104 1 Breed ID (OL) 2   ANS107 2 Medical Terminology for Animal Science 1 (OL) 1   BIO101   Biology 1 (OL) 4   BUS101   Math for Business and Finance (OL) 3   CMP101   Composition 1 (OL, CT) 3   VET102 3 Veterinary Parasitology 2   VET104 4 Veterinary Hospital Procedures 2   ANS102   Canine and Feline Behavior 3   ANS108   Medical Terminology for Animal Science 2 1   ANS112   Ethics and Law for Pet Care Professionals 2   CMP104-150   Composition 2 Elective (OL, CT) 3   VET106 5 Surgical Nursing and Anesthesia 2   VET108 6 Basic Clinical Laboratory Procedures 3   VET120   Veterinary Technology Summer Work Experience 2   ANS110   Canine and Feline Nutrituion 2   CHE101   Introductory Chemistry 1 4   VET201   Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals 1 4   VET203 7 Animal Disease 1 3   VET212 8 Veterinary Office Management 2   VET219   Theriogenology 3   BIO110   Introduction to Microbiology 4   VET202   Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals 2 4   VET204 9 Animal Disease 2 3   VET216 10 Veterinary Pharmacology 3   VET220   Large Animal and Equine Science 2

Notes  1 These courses require a grade of 'C' or better to meet prerequisite and graduation requirements.  2 These courses require a grade of 'C' or better to meet prerequisite and graduation requirements.  3 These courses require a grade of 'C' or better to meet prerequisite and graduation requirements.  4 These courses require a grade of 'C' or better to meet prerequisite and graduation requirements.  5 These courses require a grade of 'C' or better to meet prerequisite and graduation requirements.  6 These courses require a grade of 'C' or better to meet prerequisite and graduation requirements.  7 These courses require a grade of 'C' or better to meet prerequisite and graduation requirements.  8 These courses require a grade of 'C' or better to meet prerequisite and graduation requirements.  9 These courses require a grade of 'C' or better to meet prerequisite and graduation requirements.  10 These courses require a grade of 'C' or better to meet prerequisite and graduation requirements.

Admissions Information  • The Veterinary Technology Program is a selective admissions program. Further information about the program, application process and admission requirements can be found on the academic department web page at www.northshore.edu/programs.