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Veterinary Technology<br />

learn to provide veterinary care to animals and how to work in the front office area of veterinary practices<br />

Veterinary Practice Assistant — Certificate of Direct Employment<br />

learn how to work in the front office area of veterinary practices. this certificate focuses on management and<br />

communication skills in a veterinary practice. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on weekdays.<br />

What can I do with this certificate?<br />

Career Options: Work in the front office area of veterinary practices.<br />

Academic Options: transfer 6 credits of this certificate to the associate of applied science Degree in Veterinary<br />

technology.<br />

Location: East Campus<br />

Department/Contact Information:<br />

Dean: 206-7694<br />

lead faculty: 206-7414<br />

Program/major Codes: CRTVEP/VEP<br />

Course Number Course Title Credit Hours<br />

Required Core Course - A grade of C or better is required for graduation.<br />

VEt 106* Basic skills for Veterinary Practice assistants (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />

VEt 107* advanced skills for Veterinary Practice assistants (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />

VEt 108* introduction to Veterinary facility Practices (F-Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />

Total credits as displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />

Veterinary Technician — Associate of Applied Science Degree<br />

learn to provide veterinary care to animals, including nutrition, nursing, anesthesiology, radiography and clinical<br />

laboratory procedures. gain practical experience in clinic settings. this program is accredited by the american<br />

Veterinary medical association. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination<br />

of weekdays and evenings/weekends.<br />

Before enrolling in this program, you must meet certain requirements, in addition to the program prerequisites<br />

listed below:<br />

• High school diploma or gED.<br />

• Have proof of personal medical insurance. student health insurance is available through <strong>Pima</strong>.<br />

• Have proof of immunizations: pre-exposure rabies vaccination series and tetanus toxoid.<br />

• Complete program admissions procedures.<br />

• Be able to meet physical requirements of lifting at least forty pound animals; restraining dogs, cats, exotic animals,<br />

horses, cows, birds, etc.; standing for long periods of time; bending and lifting; having manual dexterity to assist in<br />

surgery and having ability to communicate with veterinarians and clients. this is a physically demanding<br />

occupational field.<br />

What can I do with this degree?<br />

Career Options: Work as a certified veterinary technician for veterinarians, biological research workers, scientists and<br />

business or organizations that provide care for animals. after completion of the program, students apply to take state<br />

and national board exams for certification.<br />

Academic Options: While this program was not designed to transfer to a 4-year university, it may apply toward<br />

Bachelor of applied science (Bas) or other programs. see <strong>Pima</strong>’s transfer Partnerships page<br />

(www.pima.edu/transfer/partnerships).<br />

Location: East Campus<br />

Department/Contact Information:<br />

Dean: 206-7694<br />

lead faculty: 206-7414<br />

Program/major Codes: AASVETTECH/VET<br />

f= fall | sp= spring | su= summer | n/o= may not be offered this year, check class schedule<br />

VEtErinarY tECHnologY<br />

<strong>Pima</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> 2011/2012 287

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