College Catalog 2009-2010
Veterinary Technology
Code #1017
Enrollment Eligibility:
To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:
  • Completion of BIOL 400 or BIOL 401 with a grade of "C" or better.
  • Completion of CHEM 305 or CHEM 307 with a grade of "C" or better.
  • Completion of a pre-enrollment form (includes official copies of a college transcripts) received by May 15 for the following Fall Semester.
  • AVMA requires that all applicants for enrollment must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Forms are available from the Careers and Technology Division office or apply online at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/Areas_of_Study/Careers_and_ Technology/Veterinary_Technology/Application.htm Only completed application packets will be considered. Completed applications must include all official college transcripts. Grades in progress will be accepted. Transcripts must be submitted as soon as they are available. Refer to current information sheet.
Enrollment Process:
Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:
  • Only students who meet the pre-enrollment requirements will be considered for the program.
  • Selection will be based on a random lottery process, should the number of qualified applicants exceed available spaces in the program.
Upon completion of an A.S. degree in this field, the student will be fully eligible to take the State Board examination to become registered as a Veterinary Technician.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO STUDENTS
In order to ensure that prerequisites for subsequent courses are met and to allow completion of course work in four semesters, the student must adhere to the following schedule.
NOTE: VT courses are offered only once per year - spring or fall semester
Required Program Units
First Year (Fall)
BIOL 440* General Microbiology 4
VT 100 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3
VT 111 Anatomy-Physiology of Animals 4
First Year (Spring)
VT 152 Introduction to Laboratory Animals and Caged Birds 2
VT 110 Veterinary Office Practices 3
VT 113 Clinical Lab Techniques for Veterinary Technicians 4
Second Year (Fall)
VT 120 Pharmacology and Anesthesiology for the Veterinary Techicians 4
VT 122 Animal Disease: Pathology 3
VT 126 Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician 1.5
Second Year (Spring)
VT 298 Work Experience in Veterinary Technology 2
VT 130 Advanced Veterinary Technology 4
VT 131 Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging 3
VT 134 Large Animal Nursing 1.5
Total Units Required 39
Suggested Electives:
AH 10; NUTRI 300; PSYC 300
* BIOL 440 may be taken Fall or Spring semester of the first year.
With the exception of VT 110, all courses are pre- or co-requisites for the subsequent semester's courses. Failure to complete a course successfully will therefore delay progress through the program. VT 298, Work Experience, can be taken any semester after completion of VT 113.
General Education Graduation Requirements
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