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