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VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY


Associate in Applied Science Degree

Purpose: The curriculum will prepare the student for a career as a veterinary techni- cian. Satisfactory completion of the curriculum will make the student eligible to take State Board and National Board examinations for certification as a veterinary technician. The curriculum is broad-based and includes both practical and theoretical course work which prepares the student for employment in various areas of animal health care, including veteri- nary hospitals and research and diagnostic laboratories.

Special Curriculum Admission Requirements: The Veterinary Technology program accepts 30 students each year. To be admitted to the Veterinary Technology program, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Admission to Northern Virginia Community College.

2. Be 18 years of age or older, or have program head approval.

3. Satisfactory scores on NVCC placement tests for reading, writing, and mathematics.

4. Completion of one unit of high school-level algebra or equivalent.

5. Completion of at least one unit of high school biology and one unit of high school chemistry.

6. Past academic achievement in the above course requirements must reflect a "C" average or better. Deficiencies may be corrected in the College's developmental program before entering the Veterinary Technology program.

7. A student may elect to take general education courses listed in the program's curriculum prior to seeking acceptance to the Veterinary Technology program. These courses may be taken at any of the College's campuses and may be transferred to NVCC from other accred- ited post-secondary institutions. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better is required in all required general education courses taken preceding admission to the Veterinary Technology program, unless waived by the division chair upon the recommenda- tion of the program head.

8. The student seeking admission to the Veterinary Technology program must arrange to have an interview with the program head prior to entering the program.

Responsibilities of Veterinary Technology Students: The following are responsibilities of students in the Veterinary Technology program:

1. Students in the Veterinary Technology program incur a variety of additional expenses. These include, but are not limited to, the cost of uniforms, accessories, and travel to clinical assignments. Students are also responsible for state licensure and national accreditation application and testing fees.

2. A strict dress code is required in the clinical setting. Students may be dismissed if they fail to comply with this dress code.

3. Students are required to complete learning experiences at local hospitals and/or other agencies. Students may be required to attend both day and/or evening clinical assignments.

4. Students must provide their own transportation to clinical assignments. Strict atten- dance is required at clinical sites.

5. While enrolled in clinical courses, students may not replace or take the responsibility of "qualified" staff in affiliated facilities. However, after demonstrating proficiency, students may be permitted to perform specified procedures under careful supervision. Veterinary Technology students may be employed in clinical facilities outside regular education hours provided that such work does not interfere with academic responsibili- ties.

Veterinary Technology Program Continuation Requirements: The following continuation requirements govern students in the Veterinary Technology program:

1. All courses in the program major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before taking the next course in the sequence, unless waived by the division chair upon the recommendation of the program head.

2. All courses in the major must be taken in the sequence prescribed in the Catalog, unless otherwise approved by the program head.

3. Students must pass both the theoretical and the clinical/lab portions in order to pass a course.

4. Program faculty and clinical affiliates reserve the right to recommend, through appropri- ate channels, withdrawal of any student who neither exhibits safe performance nor adheres to prescribed clinical affiliate policies and procedures.

5. Satisfactory physical and mental health must be maintained for continuance in the program. Applicants must be free of any physical and/or mental condition which might adversely affect their acceptance or performances in the program. The College reserves the right to require medical examinations to verify continuing compliance.

Program Re-Enrollment Requirements: Any student who has voluntarily withdrawn or who has been withdrawn due to unsatisfactory academic or clinical performance may apply for readmission the following academic year. Acceptance will be based upon space availability, successful fulfillment of any contingencies agreed to in writing at the time of withdrawal, and program head approval. An interview and medical examination may be required.

Special Accreditation Status: The curriculum is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

                                                              Credits
First Year                                           1st Sem.  2nd Sem.  3rd Sem.
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     ENG  111 College Composition I ...................    3                  
     MTH  126 Mathematics for Allied Health ...........    2                  
     STD  Elective ....................................    1                  
     VET  105 Intro. to Veterinary Technology .........    3                  
     VET  111 Anat./Phys./Domestic Animals ............    4                  
     VET  116 Animal Breeds & Behavior ................    3                  

     CHM  121 Health Science Chemistry I ..............             4         
 (2) PED  116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness .............             1         
     VET  121 Clinical Practices I ....................             3         
     VET  131 Clinical Pathology I ....................             3         
     VET  135 Anesthesia of Domestic Animals ..........             2         

     VET  122 Clinical Practices II ...................                      4
     VET  132 Clinical Pathology II ...................                      3
     VET  211 Animal Diseases I .......................                      2
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                              Total Credits               16       13        9

                                                              Credits
Second Year                                          1st Semester   2nd Semester
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 (1) ___  Social science elective .....................    3               
     SPD  110 Intro. to Speech Communication ..........    3               
     VET  133 Clinical Pathology III ..................    3               
     VET  212 Animal Diseases II ......................    2               
     VET  216 Animal Pharmacology .....................    2               
     VET  221 Advanced Clinical Practices III .........    4               

 (2) PED/RPK ..........................................                   1
 (1) ___  Social science elective .....................                   3
     VET  217 Intro./Lab./Zoo/Wildlife Medicine .......                   2
     VET  235 Animal Hosp. Mgt./Client Relations ......                   3
     VET  290 Internship ..............................                   4
     VET  298 Seminar & Project .......................                   2
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                              Total Credits               17             15

Total minimum credits for the Veterinary Technology major (A.A.S. degree) = 70.

(1) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).

(2) The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.


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