Associate in Science - Veterinary Technology

Program Description

The Associate in Science degree in Veterinary Technology (VET-AS) provides the student with a broad foundation in veterinary clinical work and prepares the student to seek employment as a veterinary technician. The program uses a combination of lecture, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction.

Program Information

This program is a limited access program, which means program admission and course registration are restricted to a limited number of students each semester due to accreditation requirements addressing student-faculty ratios and clinical resources. A student first will be admitted to Pensacola State College, and after satisfying all admission requirements for this program, the student is considered for admission to the VET-AS program. Application Pathways exist for students who have been admitted to the College and must complete any of the admission requirements. Students who do not have an earned Associate in Arts degree or earned baccalaureate degree may be placed in the Associate in Arts Pre-Veterinary Technology Advising Track. Students who have an earned Associate in Arts degree or earned baccalaureate degree may be classified as non-degree seeking. 

The Associate in Science degree in Veterinary Technology accepts 32 students each Fall semester.

The graduate of the program that is seeking to become a certified veterinary technician (CVT) must successfully complete the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).

Program Approval and Accreditation

The VET-AS program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA). 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360.

Phone: 1.800.248.2862

www.avma.org

Program Admission Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • College Application
  • Minimum grade of "C" or better and 2.75 GPA on Program Specific General Education Prerequisite Courses.

When the student has met the program admission requirements, the student’s application is evaluated by the Office of Admissions and ranked according to the date on which the student completed the final requirement. Students are selected in that rank order.

 

Program Progression Requirements

Progression through the Associate in Science degree in Veterinary Technology program requires the following.

  • A grade of C or higher in courses in the curriculum.
  • Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses applicable to the program of study.
  • Meet the academic residence requirement of completing at least 25% of the program with classes at Pensacola State College.
  • Satisfactory completion of clinical requirements which include the following:
  • Level II FDLE background screen;
  • Urine drug screen; and
  • Immunizations and Vaccines.

Program Completion Requirements

  • Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses applicable to the program of study.
  • Meet the academic residence requirement of completing at least 25% of the program with classes at Pensacola State College.

Program Contact:

Dr. Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Health Sciences

(850) 484-2308

msowell@pensacolastate.edu

Email Contact:

veterinarytech@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Courses (10 cc)

The following prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrolling in any core courses of the Veterinary Technology Program and  a minimum grade of "C" or better and 2.75 GPA on Program Specific General Education Prerequisite Courses.

BSC 1010Principles of Biology

3 cc

BSC 1010LPrinciples of Biology Laboratory

1 cc

ENC 1101English Composition I

3 cc

MAC 1105College Algebra

3 cc

Term 1 (12 cc)

ATE 1050Canine and Feline Behavior

2 cc

ATE 1110Animal Anatomy and Physiology

3 cc

ATE 1110LAnimal Anatomy and Physiology Lab

1 cc

ATE 1311Veterinary Office Procedures and Terminology

3 cc

ATE 1650CIntroduction to Clinical Procedures

3 cc

Term 2 (15 cc)

ATE 1612Large Animal Medicine

3 cc

ATE 1636Large Animal Clinical Procedures

3 cc

ATE 1636LLarge Animal Clinical Procedures Lab

1 cc

ATE 1941LClinical Work Experience

1 cc

ATE 2632Small Animal Clinical Procedures II

3 cc

ATE 2632LSmall Animal Clinical Procedures II Lab

1 cc

ATE 2648Radiography

3 cc

Term 3 (9 cc)

ATE 1942LClinical Work Experience II

1 cc

ATE 2671Laboratory Animal Medicine

2 cc

ATE 2671LLaboratory Animal Medicine Lab

1 cc

ATE 2722Avian, Exotic, Small Mammals and Fish

2 cc

See Choices Social Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

Term 4 (15 cc)

ATE 2630Pharmacology

4 cc

ATE 2634Small Animal Clinical Procedures III

3 cc

ATE 2634LSmall Animal Clinical Procedures III Lab

1 cc

ATE 2710Veterinary Emergency Medicine

3 cc

ATE 2943LClinical Work Experience III

1 cc

See Choices Humanities (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

Term 5 (12 cc)

ATE 2501Professional Development

2 cc

ATE 2511The Human Animal Bond

2 cc

ATE 2618Small Animal Diseases

3 cc

ATE 2635Small Animal Clinical Procedures IV

3 cc

ATE 2635LSmall Animal Clinical Procedures IV Lab

1 cc

ATE 2944LClinical Work Experience IV

1 cc

Total Credit Hours: 73

Note: Clinical work experience will require that the student spend four hours per week at an approved clinical site each semester.

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