Veterinary technicians work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian to provide health care for animals in various settings. Career options for graduate technicians include private practices, emergency clinics, specialty clinics, educational institutions, research facilities, government agencies and zoological parks. Students work with companion animals, food animals, horses, laboratory animals and exotic species throughout this program.
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Program Admissions Requirements
Application may be submitted to the Health Careers Enrollment Center after meeting the following requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
- GPA required: 2.75 in program admission required courses, 2.25 in other college courses.
- Written verification of 10 hours of recent (within one calendar year prior to Program application) observation/shadowing or employment in a veterinary facility.
- Complete the following admissions requirement courses with a grade of "C" or higher. Admission requirement courses may be repeated only once to improve a grade below "C". Only two withdrawals total from any of these courses for academic reasons will be accepted.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VT-1120 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 2 |
| MATH-1190 | Algebraic and Quantitative Reasoning 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Biological Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| Honors College Composition I | ||
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MATH-1240 Contemporary Mathematics taken prior to Fall 2024 will be accepted to meet admissions requirement and math requirement for this program.
Other Information
- 24 students per year are accepted into the program.
- Upon acceptance to the program and prior to matriculation, the applicant will be required to complete the health requirements and criminal background check for the veterinary technology program.
- Accepted candidates will be required to attend a group information session prior to their first fall semester in the program.
- Criminal background check required.
- Applicants must establish and use an account with a recordkeeping service designated by the College for Health Careers for the background check and health information.
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Utilize knowledge and interpersonal skills to educate clients and communicate with colleagues.
- Obtain, process, analyze, and record accurate multi-modal diagnostic information.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and act in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with AVMA and NAVTA Guidelines.
- Identify and understand the pharmacology and effects of drugs and therapeutic substances in various animal species.
- Operate and maintain veterinary equipment and facilities.
- Provide proficient animal husbandry, medical, and surgical care.
- Apply organizational principles and practices that permit a facility to provide quality patient care and client service.
Suggested Semester Sequence
| Program Admissions Requirements Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-1100 | Introduction to Biological Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| MATH-1190 | Algebraic and Quantitative Reasoning (or higher Approved Ohio Transfer 36 Mathematics course.) 2 | 3 |
| VT-1120 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition I 3 | ||
| Honors College Composition I | ||
| Credit Hours | 11 | |
| First Semester | ||
| BIO-1410 | Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals I | 4 |
| VT-1325 | Veterinary Office Applications | 2 |
| VT-1401 | Veterinary Science I | 4 |
| VT-1521 | Veterinary Pathology I | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIO-1420 | Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals II | 3 |
| VT-1530 | Veterinary Pathology II | 2 |
| VT-1600 | Veterinary Surgical Nursing and Assisting | 3 |
| VT-1700 | Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging | 3 |
| VT-2300 | Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| VT-2200 | Dentistry for Veterinary Technicians | 1 |
| VT-2402 | Veterinary Pathology III | 2 |
| VT-2851 | Veterinary Practicum and Seminar I | 1 |
| VT-1410 | Veterinary Science II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| VT-2412 | Veterinary Pathology IV | 2 |
| VT-2520 | Animal Health and Disease | 3 |
| VT-2610 | Veterinary Anesthesia, Analgesia, & Dental Techniques | 3 |
| VT-2860 | Veterinary Practicum and Seminar II | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Honors Speech Communication | ||
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| VT-2650 | Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care | 1 |
| VT-2700 | Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine | 2 |
| VT-2940 | Veterinary Field Experience | 2 |
| Arts and Humanities/Social and Behavioral Science requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
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CHEM-1010 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry will be accepted in place of BIO-1100 Introduction to Biological Chemistry. Must complete BIO-1100 Introduction to Biological Chemistry (or CHEM-1010 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry) with a grade of "C" or higher for admission to the Veterinary Technology program.
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Must complete MATH-1190 Algebraic and Quantitative Reasoning or higher with a grade of "C" or higher for Veterinary Technology program admission. MATH-1240 Contemporary Mathematics taken prior to Fall 2024 will be accepted to meet mathematics requirement for this program.
- 3
Must complete ENG-1010 College Composition I with a grade of "C" or higher for Veterinary Technology program admission.
MATH-1140, MATH-1141, MATH-1200, MATH-1270, and MATH-1280 can no longer count towards fulfilling the college-level mathematics requirement. These courses were re-classified as developmental mathematics by the state of Ohio in 2016. Tri-C established a 5-year transitioning window for students who had completed these courses prior to 2016 to apply them towards meeting graduation requirements, which expired in Summer 2021. It is highly recommended to see a counselor to determine the appropriate math required for your current major.