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VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY -- LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY ASSISTINGGainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate) Cedar Valley only
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.
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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.
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY -- SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY ASSISTINGGainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate) Cedar Valley only
Degree Plan Code: C1.VETT.SMALL.07 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.
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SEMESTER II
+General Elective - must be selected from the following:
++MATH 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.
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGYGainful Employment Information(Associate in Applied Science Degree) Cedar Valley only
Degree Plan Code: AAS.VET.TECH.12 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.
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SEMESTER III (SUMMER SESSION)
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SEMESTER V
SEMESTER VI (Summer Session)
+MATH Elective - must be selected from TECM 1303 Technical Calculations or any three-credit hour course contained in the AAS Core Options for Mathematics. ++Speech Elective - must be selected from the following:
+++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from any three-credit hour course from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts. ++++Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - must be selected from any three-credit hour course from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences. A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses. NOTE: Students must complete the requirements for the AAS Degree in Veterinary Technology within a six-year period following admission to the program. 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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