Program Description
The Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology degree prepares students to become veterinary technicians. This on-campus program includes classroom theory, hands-on training and clinical experience. Students work with live animals (including dogs, cats, rats and rabbits) in state-of-the-art facilities.
Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)
Curriculum
| Course | Credits |
| General Education Courses | 24 |
| Building a Sense of Community UNI 100 First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| Composition ENG 101 English Composition I |
3 |
| Public Speaking Any Public Speaking Course |
3 |
| Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy MAT 181 College Algebra |
3 |
| Health and Wellness BIO 226 Basic Microbiology |
4 |
| Technological Literacy VET 230 Digital Diagnostic Imaging |
4 |
| Natural Sciences CHE 101 General Chemistry OR CHE 103 Chemistry for the Everyday World |
3 or 4 |
| Social Sciences or Humanities Any Social Science or Humanities Course |
3 |
| Required Major Courses | 36 |
| BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals I | 4 |
| BIO 220 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals II | 4 |
| VET 101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 3 |
| VET 160 Care and Management of Exotic and Laboratory Animals | 3 |
| VET 202 Small Animal Management and Clinical Procedures | 4 |
| VET 210 Veterinary Clinical Technology and Laboratory Procedures | 4 |
| VET 220 Large Animal Management and Clinical Procedures | 4 |
| VET 240 Veterinary Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 3 |
| VET 250 Surgical Nursing, Anesthesia and Pain Management | 4 |
| VET 292 Clinical Experience | 3 |
| Total | 60 |
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/veterinary-technology/index.aspx