Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology includes classroom theory, hands-on training and clinical experience. The curriculum lays a foundation of core knowledge of topics related to animal care and builds on it, preparing students to fill positions in education and industries that require a bachelor's degree (including leadership roles). Students work with live animals (including dogs, cats, rats and rabbits) in state-of-the art facilities.
Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)
Curriculum
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Course | Credits |
Freshman Year | |
First Semester | 14 |
BIO 230 Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 |
MAT 181 College Algebra | 3 |
VET 101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 3 |
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar | 1 |
Second Semester | 15 |
BIO 226 Basic Microbiology | 4 |
BIO 260 Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
CHE 101 General Chemistry I | 4 |
VET 160 Care and Management of Exotic and Laboratory Animals | 3 |
Sophomore Year | |
Third Semester | 15 |
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 |
Fourth Semester | 16 |
VET 230 Digital Diagnostic Imaging | 3 |
VET 250 Surgical Nursing, Anesthesia and Pain Management | 4 |
VET 292 Clinical Experience | 3 |
General Education Courses | 6 |
Junior Year | |
Fifth Semester | 15 |
BIO 120 General Zoology | 4 |
ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 |
VET 301 Contemporary Issues in Veterinary Medicine | 2 |
Free Electives | 3 |
General Education Course | 3 |
Sixth Semester | 15 |
BIO/ENV/VET Elective | 3 |
MAT 215 Statistics | 3 |
Free Electives | 6 |
General Education Course | 3 |
Senior Year | |
Seventh Semester | 15 |
BIO/ENV/VET Elective | 3 |
VET 450 Case Studies in Veterinary Medicine OR VET 492 Specialty Clinical Experience | 3 |
Free Electives | 6 |
General Education Course | 3 |
Eighth Semester | 15 |
BIO/ENV/VET Electives | 6 |
VET 450 Case Studies in Veterinary Medicine OR VET 492 Specialty Clinical Experience | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 |
General Education Course | 3 |
Total | 120 |
Program Notes
BIO 450 Immunology (3 credits) OR BIO 460 Pathophysiology (3 credits) are recommended courses for fulfilling related electives.
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/veterinary-technology/index.aspx