Program #100911Veterinary Technician

Associate Degree of Applied Science

The Veterinary Technician Curriculum Sheet (PDF) will identify the course requirement and acceptable alternative options as 'OR' selections.
Example: Written Communication (10-801-195), OR English 1 (20-801-201) as an acceptable alternative.

Veterinary Technician information page.

Classes in Veterinary Technician

last updated: 08:01:15 AM Jul 30 2010

The courses listed below outline the requirements for graduation for students entering this program on or after July 30, 2010. This listing is in recommended order for completion. However, many programs do not require enrollment restricted to this format. Requirements for graduation may vary depending on the semester in which a student is admitted to their program. Current/continuing students should consult their degree progress report available through their inside MATC account for specific graduation requirements. Program requirements are subject to change.

Clicking on each course will provide information regarding class availability for upcoming semesters.

• Catalog # Class name Credits
   

First Term

• 10091105 Occupational Preparation 1
   
• 10091123 Lab Animal Science 1 2
   
• 10091170 Veterinary Medical Terminology - Veterinary Technician Program 2
   
• 10091171 Animal Care and Management 1 3
   
• 10801195 Written Communication 3
   
• or 10801151 Communication Skills 1 3
   
• or 20801201 English 1 3
   
• 10806105 Principles of Animal Biology 4
   
• or 20806203 Introductory Zoology 5
   
• or 20806203 Intro Zoology 5
   

Second Term

• 10091107 Animal Disease 1 2
   
• 10091109 Pharmacology 1 - Animals 2
   
• 10091120 Veterinary Clinical Pathology 1 3
   
• 10091131 Veterinary Office Procedures 1 1
   
• 10091172 Animal Care And Management 2 3
   
• 10806178 Life Science Chemistry 5
   
• or 20806201 General, Organic & Biological Chemistry 5
   
• or 20806209 College Chemistry 1 5
   

Third Term

• 10091108 Animal Disease 2 2
   
• 10091124 Veterinary Clinical Pathology 2 3
   
• 10091127 Surgical Nursing 1 3
   
• 10091128 Animal Nursing 1 2
   
• 10091132 Veterinary Office Procedures 2 1
   
• 10091140 Animal Anatomy & Physiology 1 4
   
• 10801197 Technical Reporting 3
   
• or 10801196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3
   
• or 10801198 Speech 3
   
• or 20801202 English 2 3
   
• or 20801260 Technical Communications 3
   
• [other classes are available, please see your advisor for possibilities]
   

Fourth Term

• 10091110 Pharmacology 2 2
   
• 10091121 Veterinary Clinical Pathology 3 4
   
• 10091133 Veterinary Office Procedures 3 1
   
• 10091152 Surgical Nursing 2 2
   
• 10091153 Diagnostic Imaging 2
   
• 10809197 Contemporary Amer Society 3
   
• or 20809202 Social Problems 3
   
• or 20809203 Intro Sociology 3
   
• or 20809203 Intro Sociology paired w/New Student Seminar 3
   
• or 20809204 Marriage and the Family 3
   
• [other classes are available, please see your advisor for possibilities]
   
• 10809199 Psychology Of Human Relations 3
   
• or 10809151 Psych Of Hum Rel 3
   
• or 20809225 Social Psychology - Liberal Arts Transfer 3
   
• or 20809231 Intro Psychology 3
   
• or 20809233 Devel Psychology 3
   
• [other classes are available, please see your advisor for possibilities]
   

Fifth Term

• 10091158 Internship - Veterinary Technician Program 3