2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Veterinary Technology
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.VETT.LARGE
Large Animal Veterinary Assistants are an important part of the veterinary practice team. Individuals in this position assist the veterinarian and the veterinary technician in performing procedures on large animal species, including horses and cattle. Students in this program can continue their studies in the Veterinary Technology program to attain the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
The curriculum is designed to provide the graduate with the information, experience, and skills needed to perform all large animal veterinary assistant duties in a clinical practice or research setting. Admission to the Large Animal Veterinary Assisting certificate program is limited. Students must be advised by the Program Director prior to enrolling in the required courses. Students are encouraged to have a good background in English, mathematics, and the biological sciences.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| VTHT 1301 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 3 |
| VTHT 2205 | Equine Clinical Management | 2 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1406 | Biology for Science Majors 1 | 4 |
| VTHT 2209 | Food Animal Clinical Management | 2 |
| VTHT 1321 | Equine Reproduction | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VTHT 2325 | Large Animal Assisting Techniques | 3 |
| Semester Total | 3 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.VETT.SMALL.19
Small Animal Veterinary Assistants are an integral part of the veterinary health team in the companion animal practice. Individuals in this position assist both the veterinarian and the veterinary technician in performing veterinary procedures in clinical settings as well as in research areas and other veterinary related fields. Students in this program can continue their studies in the Veterinary Technology program to attain the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
The curriculum is designed to provide the graduate with the information, experience, and skills needed to perform veterinary assistant duties in a companion animal practice. Admission to the Veterinary Technology program and the Veterinary Assisting certificate program is limited. Applicants should be assessed and advised prior to enrolling in the program. Students are encouraged to have a good background in English, mathematics, and the biological sciences.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| VTHT 2321 | Veterinary Parasitology | 3 |
| VTHT 1217 | Veterinary Office Management | 2 |
| Semester Total | 11 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1406 | Biology for Science Majors 1 | 4 |
| VTHT 1301 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 3 |
| VTHT 2201 | Canine and Feline Clinical Management | 2 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses.
+Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.VET.TECH.19
This program is designed to help meet the need for graduate veterinary technicians as indicated by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The graduate serves primarily as an assistant to veterinarians in private practice, functions in biological research or serves to meet the needs of allied health industries.
The Veterinary Technology curriculum is designed to provide the graduate with information, experience and skills needed to perform all technical duties in a practice, excluding diagnosis, prescribing and surgery. The Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and graduates are qualified to take the Texas Veterinary Medical Association Examination to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
Admission to the Veterinary Technology program is limited and applicants should be assessed and advised prior to enrolling in the program. Students are encouraged to have a good academic background in English, mathematics, and the biological sciences.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1406 | Biology for Science Majors 1 | 4 |
| Prerequisite Total | 7 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| +Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| VTHT 1301 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 3 |
| VTHT 1413 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology* | 4 |
| VTHT 2321 | Veterinary Parasitology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| VTHT 1349 | Veterinary Pharmacology | 3 |
| VTHT 2201 | Canine and Feline Clinical Management | 2 |
| VTHT 1217 | Veterinary Office Management | 2 |
| VTHT 2223 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology 1 | 2 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VTHT 2331 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology 2 | 3 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ++++VTHT 1160 | Clinical-Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | (1) |
| Cooperative Education Course in Semester V |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Education Course in Semester V | 3-4 | |
| Semester Total | 3-4 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| VTHT 1341 | Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance | 3 |
| VTHT 2325 | Large Animal Assisting Techniques | 3 |
| VTHT 2213 | Lab Animal Clinical Management | 2 |
| VTHT 2205 | Equine Clinical Management | 2 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VTHT 2209 | Food Animal Clinical Management | 2 |
| VTHT 1345 | Veterinary Radiology | 3 |
| VTHT 2439 | Veterinary Nursing Care | 4 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ++++VTHT 2280 | Cooperative Education-Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | (2) |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ++++VTHT 2380 | Cooperative Education-Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | (3) |
| Semester Total | 11-12 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
+++Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences.
++++Clinical/Cooperative Education Electives - students must complete 3 credit hours of Clinical or Cooperative Education selected from these options. Students must select Option 1 or Option 2:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VTHT 1160 | Clinical-Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 1 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VTHT 2280 | Cooperative Education-Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 2 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VTHT 2380 | Cooperative Education-Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 3 |
*VTHT 1413 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology taken prior to Fall 2015 does not fulfill the requirement for this degree.
A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.