Veterinary Technology (AAS)
The Veterinary Assistant Certificate is a practical introduction to the field of veterinary medicine and nursing. The mission of the Veterinary Assistant Certificate program is to provide students with the professional and hands-on skills necessary for successful employment in veterinary nursing and related fields, including those required to excel in rural and tribal areas. This technical degree exists to provide culturally-responsive, state-of-the-art, hands-on education and training to prepare students for careers in veterinary medicine and related fields.
- The student will proficiently execute the essential skills dictated by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.
- The student will actively contribute as an integral member of a veterinary health care team while adhering to professional and ethical standards including a strong work ethic, personal responsibility and compassion for clients and animals.
- The student will effectively communicate with veterinary health care team members and clients.
- The students will establish and maintain a work environment that ensures the safety of clients, animals and staff.
- The student will utilize and apply the knowledge necessary to function within the scope of practice of a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 100 | Applied English | 3 |
| or ENGL 110 | Composition I | |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 102 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| PSYC 100 | First Year Learning Experience | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Transitions-Graduation & Beyond | 2 |
| NAS 101 | Ochethi Sakowin Language for Beginners | 3 |
| or NAS 103 | Introduction to Ochethi Sakowin Language, Culture & History | |
| CSCI 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| HPER 210 | First Aid/CPR/AED | 2 |
| BIOL 150 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHEM 115 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| Core Requirements | ||
| VET 111 | Introduction to Veterinary Medicine | 2 |
| VET 113 | Introduction to Veterinary Hospital Management | 1 |
| VET 120 | Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| VET 122 | Veterinary Nursing I | 4 |
| VET 124 | 2 | |
| VET 126 | 2 | |
| VET 211 | 4 | |
| VET 213 | 2 | |
| VET 215 | 3 | |
| VET 217 | 3 | |
| VET 220 | 3 | |
| VET 222 | 4 | |
| VET 224 | 4 | |
| VET 226 | 4 | |
| VET 233 | 4 | |
| VET 235 | 4 | |
| VET 295 | 4 | |
| VET 296 | 3 | |
| VET 297 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 91 | |