Veterinary Technician
Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Major (Classes will tentatively start in Fall 2025)
School of Health Sciences, Kinesiology, and Sport Studies
Founders Hall 110 - Phone (215) 968-8353
Curriculum Code No. 2212
The Veterinary Technician Program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience necessary to pursue a career as a competent and compassionate veterinary technician. This program is structured to meet the rigorous standards set forth by accreditation bodies and prepares students for successful entry into the field of veterinary medicine.
Graduates of this program are able to:
- Compare animal behavior from multiple species;
- Demonstrate clinical skills for safe animal care and handling;
- Perform diagnostic procedures and laboratory techniques according to current professional standards;
- Explain the principles of veterinary practice management; and
- Apply ethical principles in decision-making.
Degree Course Requirements*
| Course |
Credits |
| CHEM101
Chemistry A B,2,6,7 | 4 |
| COLL101
Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMM110
Effective Speaking B,4,5 | 3 |
| COMP110
English Composition I B,2,10 | 3 |
| COMP111
English Composition II B,2,4,10 | 3 |
| MATH120
College Algebra B,6 | 4 |
| PSYC110
Introduction to Psychology B,2,3,8 | 3 |
| VETT100
Introduction to Veterinary Technician | 3 |
| VETT150
Animal Anatomy & Physiology B | 4 |
| VETT155
Veterinary Professional Management B | 3 |
| VETT160
Veterinary Laboratory Procedures B,9 | 4 |
| VETT165
Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Dentistry B | 4 |
| VETT200
Companion Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT201
Research Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT220
Veterinary Pathophysiology B | 3 |
| VETT225
Large Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT230
Veterinary Pharmacology & Anesthesia B | 3 |
| VETT235
Veterinary Surgery B | 3 |
| VETT240
Veterinary Intensive Care B | 3 |
| VETT280
Practical Experience I B | 2 |
| VETT285
Practical Experience II B | 2 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective 1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours |
67
|
Recommended Semester Sequence
Semester I
| Course |
Credits |
| CHEM101
Chemistry A B,2,6,7 | 4 |
| COLL101
Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMP110
English Composition I B,2,10 | 3 |
| MATH120
College Algebra B,6 | 4 |
| VETT100
Introduction to Veterinary Technician | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester II
| Course |
Credits |
| COMM110
Effective Speaking B,4,5 | 3 |
| COMP111
English Composition II B,2,4,10 | 3 |
| PSYC110
Introduction to Psychology B,2,3,8 | 3 |
| VETT150
Animal Anatomy & Physiology B | 4 |
| VETT155
Veterinary Professional Management B | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Semester III
| Course |
Credits |
| VETT160
Veterinary Laboratory Procedures B,9 | 4 |
| VETT165
Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Dentistry B | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 8 |
Semester IV
| Course |
Credits |
| Arts/Humanities Elective 1 | 3 |
| VETT200
Companion Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT201
Research Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT220
Veterinary Pathophysiology B | 3 |
| VETT280
Practical Experience I B | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 |
Semester V
| Course |
Credits |
| VETT225
Large Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT230
Veterinary Pharmacology & Anesthesia B | 3 |
| VETT235
Veterinary Surgery B | 3 |
| VETT240
Veterinary Intensive Care B | 3 |
| VETT285
Practical Experience II B | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 |
A Placement testing required.
B Prerequisite required.
1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Cultural Competency.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.
