Veterinary Technology Associate in Science (VET-AS)

The two year, full-time program prepares students to perform entry-level skills as a Veterinary Technician. Skills are mastered through classroom instruction and supervised laboratory instruction. Students will be assigned to a clinical work site throughout the program. The core courses of the program begin in August of each year. Prior to starting core courses students must have completed the following general education courses: ENC 1101C (English Composition I), MAC 1105 (College Algebra), DEP 2004 or PSY 2012, PHI 2600, and ZOO 2010 (General Zoology with ZOO 2010L General Zoology Lab) or BSC1010 (Principles of Biology with BSC1010L, Principles of Biology Lab). Other required general education courses can be taken prior to graduation. Students must also complete 30-60 hours of veterinary clinical work or volunteer experience prior to acceptance into the program. The veterinary clinic observation form can be found in the application packet. The complete information packet and application process can be found at www.pensacolastate.edu/vettech/. Please read the application procedures carefully and use the student checklist provided. Applicants are advised to contact the department at [e-mail] to assess their application status. Program information is subject to change.

The interested student is encouraged to contact the Veterinary Technology Program Director for assistance in planning their program of study.

Department Head:

Michael R. Allen, [phone]

[e-mail]

Program Contact:

Sarah Meyer-Patterson, (850-471-4673)

[e-mail]

Email Contact:

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Degree Requirements

General Education Courses (16 cc)

The following prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrolling in any core courses of the Veterinary Technology Program and completed with a grade of C or better in each course and a cumulative grade of 2.0 or higher.

BSC 1010	Principles of Biology	3 cc
BSC 1010L	Principles of Biology Laboratory	1 cc
	or
ZOO 2010	General Zoology	3 cc
ZOO 2010L	General Zoology Laboratory	1 cc
ENC 1101C	English Composition I	3 cc
MAC 1105	College Algebra	3 cc
PHI 2600	Ethics	3 cc
DEP 2004	Human Growth and Development	3 cc
	or
PSY 2012	General Psychology	3 cc

Semester 1 (12 cc)

ATE 1050	Canine and Feline Behavior	2 cc
ATE 1110	Animal Anatomy and Physiology	3 cc
ATE 1110L	Animal Anatomy and Physiology Lab	1 cc
ATE 1311	Veterinary Office Procedures and Terminology	3 cc
ATE 1650C	Introduction to Clinical Procedures	3 cc

Semester 2 (15 cc)

ATE 1612	Large Animal Medicine	3 cc
ATE 1636	Large Animal Clinical Procedures	3 cc
ATE 1636L	Large Animal Clinical Procedures Lab	1 cc
ATE 1941L	Clinical Work Experience	1 cc
ATE 2632	Small Animal Clinical Procedures II	3 cc
ATE 2632L	Small Animal Clinical Procedures II Lab	1 cc
ATE 2648	Radiography	3 cc

Semester 3 (6 cc)

ATE 1942L	Clinical Work Experience II	1 cc
ATE 2671	Laboratory Animal Medicine	2 cc
ATE 2671L	Laboratory Animal Medicine Lab	1 cc
ATE 2722	Avian, Exotic, Small Mammals and Fish	2 cc

Semester 4 (12 cc)

ATE 2630	Pharmacology	4 cc
ATE 2634	Small Animal Clinical Procedures III	3 cc
ATE 2634L	Small Animal Clinical Procedures III Lab	1 cc
ATE 2710	Veterinary Emergency Medicine	3 cc
ATE 2943L	Clinical Work Experience III	1 cc

Semester 5 (12 cc)

ATE 2501	Professional Development	2 cc
ATE 2511	The Human Animal Bond	2 cc
ATE 2618	Small Animal Diseases	3cc
ATE 2635	Small Animal Clinical Procedures IV	3 cc
ATE 2635L	Small Animal Clinical Procedures IV Lab	1 cc
ATE 2944L	Clinical Work Experience IV	1 cc

Total Credit Hours: 73

Note: Clinical Work Experience will require that the student spend four hours per week at an approved clinical site each semester.