Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the associate degree program in Veterinary Technology will:

• Compare favorably in their knowledge of the core technical duty areas evaluated on the Veterinary Technician National Examination with those students completing a similar program nationally.
• Be technically proficient at the entry level.
• Demonstrate the use of critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems in discipline-specific situations.
• Adopt the appearance, attitudes, and conduct that represent the professionalism needed for success in the field of veterinary technology.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.

Graduates of the technical certificate in Veterinary Technician Assistant will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Perform basic veterinary recordkeeping procedures.
• Collect specimens and perform basic laboratory procedures.
• Provide basic animal nursing care.
• Assist the veterinarian or veterinary technician in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures.
• Assist the veterinarian or veterinary technician in diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Demonstrate basic client communication skills.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.