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Veterinary Technology

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Important Information

Short Description

Veterinary technicians are nurses for the veterinary profession. The five-semester Veterinary Technology Program provides students with the foundation and skill set necessary to pursue a career as a veterinary technician in private practice, specialty practice, zoo/wildlife, labs, research, shelters, etc.

Type of Credential

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program Code

S 980

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Director:

CCBC Essex, Carol M. Schwartz, VMD
443-840-1639(lab office) or http://cschwartz@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Health Workforce Shortage Program
Selective Admissions Program
Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - Several General Education classes offer PLA. See Portfolio, Departmental Exam, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses . Students must complete the English and Mathematics General Education requirements within the first 24 credits.

Semester 1 - Prior to Selective Admissions*

BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecular and Cells 4 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
VETT 106 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology 2 Credit(s).

Semester 2 - Prior to Selective Admissions

CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
MATH 163 - College Algebra 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 101 or SOCL 101 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences (must be a Diversity class) 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

Prerequisites - 6 Credits

BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecular and Cells 4 Credit(s). with a grade of B or better. (Counts as a Gen. Ed. Requirement)
VETT 106 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology 2 Credit(s). with a grade of C or better

General Education Requirements and Electives - 18 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s). (also is a program requirement)
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MATH 163 - College Algebra 3 Credit(s). (also is a program requirement)
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).
or
SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose a course in either category from the list of approved General Education Courses. It must be a Diversity course.

Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 41 Credits

Program Requirements:

VETT 107 - Veterinary Medical Terminology 2 Credit(s).
VETT 109 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 5 Credit(s).
VETT 112 - Companion Animal Disease and Pathology 3 Credit(s).
VETT 113 - Clinical Laboratory Procedures 4 Credit(s).
VETT 114 - Clinical Procedures of Large and Companion Animals 3 Credit(s).
VETT 202 - Veterinary Imaging 2 Credit(s).
VETT 203 - Veterinary Surgical Procedures and Anesthesiology 3 Credit(s).
VETT 204 - Laboratory Animal Science 3 Credit(s).
VETT 208 - Large Animal Disease 2 Credit(s).
VETT 209 - Veterinary Hospital Management 2 Credit(s).
VETT 210 - Alternative Therapeutic Modalities in Veterinary Medicine 1 Credit(s).
VETT 211 - Animal Nutrition 3 Credit(s).
VETT 212 - Pharmacology and Toxicology 2 Credit(s).
VETT 222 - Veterinary Imaging Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
VETT 223 - Veterinary Surgical Procedures and Anesthesiology Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
VETT 274 - Internship: Veterinary Technology 4 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 65*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

Veterinary technicians are vital members of the veterinary healthcare team. The five-semester Veterinary Technology Program provides students with the foundation and skill set necessary to pursue a career as a veterinary technician in private practice, specialty practice, zoo/wildlife, labs, research, shelters, etc. Emphasis is on companion animals, with exposure to lab animal, exotic and large animal species. The program includes didactic and interactive learning as well as clinical experience. An internship of clinical rotations is provided by the program during the second year. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) for licensure. State requirements must also be fulfilled once licensed.

The Veterinary Technology Program is accredited by The American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA/CVTEA)

Students must be available to take courses in the day and evening. In addition, it may be necessary to attend Saturday classes and to travel to off-campus locations. (Transportation is not provided.) Students are required to undergo pre-exposure rabies immunization series (program provides at a student cost of about $900), furnish proof of health insurance, have had a Tetanus booster within the last five years, and purchase uniforms.

School of Health Professions Policies

Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code; exhibit professional behavior; communicate effectively in English; provide proof of health insurance, immunizations, and a tuberculosis (TB) test; and submit to a criminal background check and random drug testing. Students are expected to pay the costs associated with these requirements.

Admission

Effective January 5, 2015, applications for all School of Health Professions programs, except Dental Hygiene and Physician Assistant, are processed in a new Central Application Service called CCBC CAS. The link to the CAS and the application instructions are located in the program admissions packet at the School of Health Professions website. You will need a CCBC student ID number and a CCBC student account password to complete the application. If you have questions about the CCBC CAS process, contact the School of Health Professions Admissions Office at (443) 840-1989 or read the FAQ selections at the bottom of each page inside the CAS application. The Application deadline is April 15.

* The Veterinary Technology Program is a Selective Admissions process and admittance to the program is highly competitive. Although minimum grades in prerequisites are required and listed, grades of B or better are strongly recommended.

The Veterinary Technology Program accepts a class in the Fall of every academic calendar year. To be guaranteed consideration for fall admission to the program, all application materials must be completed by April 15. VETT 106 and BIOL 110 taken in the Spring will be accepted with the understanding that Selective Admissions will then use these course grades in their evaluation.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

perform the primary duties associated with the animal care field, including clinical laboratory and operating room procedures;
establish patient imaging protocols;
administer medications;
educate owners about their pets’ health problems and how to achieve successful resolution of those problems; and
supervise all aspects of patient care.