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
| Course | Credits |
| General Education Courses | 42 |
| 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 (or higher) |
3 |
| Health and Wellness BIO 226 Basic Microbiology |
4 |
| Technological Literacy VET 230 Digital Diagnostic Imaging |
3 |
| Humanities Any Humanities Course |
3 |
| Fine Arts Any Fine Arts Course |
3 |
| Natural Sciences CHE 101 General Chemistry I |
4 |
| Social Sciences Any Social Science Course |
3 |
General Education Options
|
12 |
| Required Major Courses | 36 |
| 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 |
| VET 301 Contemporary Issues in Veterinary Medicine | 2 |
| VET 450 Case Studies in Veterinary Medicine | 3 |
| VET 492 Specialty Clinical Experience | 3 |
| Required Related (Cognate) Courses | 12 |
| BIO 120 General Zoology | 4 |
| BIO 230 Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 260 Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Related Electives | 12 |
| 300- to 400-level BIO, ENS or VET elective courses (Recommended: BIO 450 Immunology OR BIO 460 Pathophysiology) | 12 |
| Free Electives | 18 |
| Total | 120 |
Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
- Special Experience Course (1 course required): VET 492 Specialty Clinical Experience
- Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): VET 301 Contemporary Issues in Veterinary Medicine AND VET 492 Specialty Clinical Experience
- Laboratory Course (1 course required): CHE 101 General Chemistry I
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/veterinary-technology/index.aspx