Veterinary Technology
Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology
71 Credit Hours
The Veterinary Technology curriculum prepares graduates to assist large and small animal veterinarians and provides opportunities for careers in research laboratories and pharmaceutical and veterinary supply businesses.
Veterinary technicians assist by obtaining and recording information about cases, preparing animals for medical and surgical procedures, obtaining specimens, performing laboratory procedures, applying bandages and splints, assisting with anesthesia and surgery, and many other challenging tasks.
Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam and the South Carolina licensing exam. Successful completion of both of these examinations will earn the graduate the opportunity to be recognized officially as a licensed veterinary technician.
Accreditation
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and ActivitiesAmerican Veterinary Medical Association
1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4630
General Education Core Requirements
BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4 | |
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 |
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ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 Prerequisites |
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MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 | |
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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PHI 110 | Ethics | 3 | |
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 | |
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 Prerequisites |
Total: | 16 |
Major Requirements
BIO 225 | Microbiology | 4 | |
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 Prerequisites |
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VET 101 | Animal Breeds and Husbandry | 3 | |
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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VET 104 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | |
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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VET 105 | Orientation to Veterinary Technology | 1 | |
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 |
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VET 112 | Veterinary Terminology and Calculations | 2 | |
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 |
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VET 117 | Animal Nutrition | 2 | |
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 Prerequisites |
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VET 119 | Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Dentistry | 3 | |
Lec: 1 Lab: 6 Credit:3 Prerequisites |
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VET 140 | Veterinary Pharmacology | 2 | |
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 |
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VET 142 | Veterinary Anesthesia | 3 | |
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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VET 152 | Clinical Pathology | 4 | |
Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 Prerequisites |
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VET 160 | Clinical Techniques II | 3 | |
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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VET 170 | Veterinary Technician Externship | 6 | |
Lec: 0 Lab: 18 Credit:6 Prerequisites |
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VET 203 | Small Animal Diseases, Zoonosis and Client Education | 3 | |
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 Prerequisites |
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VET 207 | Large Animal Clinical Practice | 3 | |
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 Prerequisites |
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VET 216 | Veterinary Parasitology and Laboratory Animal Medicine | 3 | |
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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VET 240 | Office Management and Client Education | 3 | |
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 Prerequisites |
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VET 250 | Clinical Techniques III | 3 | |
Lec: 1 Lab: 6 Credit:3 Prerequisites |
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VET 260 | Clinical Techniques IV | 3 | |
Lec: 1 Lab: 6 Credit:3 Prerequisites |
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VET 280 | Senior Seminar | 1 | |
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 Prerequisites |
Total: | 55 |
Applicants will be admitted to this program on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applicants are considered to be qualified for admission to the next available class when they meet all college and program requirements. Qualified applicants will be notified via my.tridenttech.edu email indicating the year that they have been admitted. Classes for the program begin each Fall Semester.
In addition to meeting the college's general admission requirements, including submission of official high school and college transcripts, APPLICANTS TO THE VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MUST COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- Complete the Health Sciences Application through the TTC Portal.
- Complete BIO 101 Biological Science I, BIO 225 Microbiology, and VET 105 Orientation to Veterinary Technology.
- These courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
- Laboratory sciences must have been completed within five years of acceptance into the program.
- The applicant must achieve a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA at the time of acceptance and at date of entry into the program based on classes taken within five years of acceptance into the program.
- Complete the Veterinary Technology Information Session on the TTC Veterinary Technology webpage and achieve a 100% score on the online quiz following the session to the verify the information was reviewed and understood.
- Submit an Observation Form to HealthSciencesAdmissions@tridenttech.edu documenting a minimum of 20 hours of observation in an animal care facility with a veterinarian present. Contact the program faculty at 843-899-8011 or 843-899-8086 for assistance in meeting this requirement. Forms may be found on the TTC Health Sciences webpage.
- Submit a Statement of Completion form online. The link to the form can be found
on the Health Sciences webpage.
General Admission Procedures for the Veterinary Technology Program
- Students will be required to provide a completed, current Health Sciences – Student Health Record including all immunizations and titers, Rabies vaccinations, TB (PPD) tests, as well as major medical insurance. Please see Program Webpage for further information.
- Students will be notified by my.tridenttech.edu email the date and time of the mandatory program orientation. Failure to attend will result in forfeiture of one's seat in the program.
Course Progression
To progress to the next Veterinary Technology term/semester, the student must do the following:
- Earn a C or better in all courses required for the program.
- Earn a satisfactory grade of S on all professional development evaluations.