Veterinary Technology, A.A.S.

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Anna Romano, Veterinary Technology Program Coordinator
(304)367-4763
aromano@pierpont.edu

Accrediting Agency

American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4361
(800) 248-2862
www.avma.org

The program currently has probationary status with the CVTEA of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Program Purpose

The A.A.S. Veterinary Technology Degree is designed to prepare students for careers in the dynamic field of veterinary medicine as Veterinary Technicians, who work with veterinarians in all aspects of animal health, disease, and welfare. This program prepares students to become vital and contributing members of a veterinary health care team who are fully capable of performing a wide variety of professional roles within the veterinary medical setting. (This is not, however, a pre-veterinary program of study.)

Admission Requirements

Admission into the Veterinary Technology, A.A.S. program is based upon the following criteria:

Apply to Pierpont Community and Technical College for the term you want to begin the program and meet the general admission requirements or be a current student
- First-time students should select “Veterinary Technology” as their educational goal on their application.
- Current students will need to complete a Change of Major form and select “Veterinary Technology” as their requested major.
Qualified students are accepted into the program until capacity is met.
Veterinary Technology is a full-time, cohort-based program that begins in the fall.

Program Requirements

Students must be able to meet the essential functions of the program and classes, with or without accommodations.
Students will need to provide their own transportation to assigned clinical sites.
Students must complete each course in the Veterinary Technology program model schedule with a grade of “C” or higher and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA to remain in the program.
Follow the program standards as outlined in the “Program Handbook”

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology, graduates will be able to do the following:

Demonstrate competency in the entry-level skills needed to support companion animal medicine, equine and food animal medicine, biomedical research, and other veterinary technology disciplines
To communicate verbally and non-verbally with patients, clients, veterinarians, and veterinary staff in an effective and appropriate manner
Demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing, understanding, and problem solving
Exhibit conduct that reflects practice standards that are professional, ethical, and legal

Opportunities

Graduates of the program who become certified can pursue several career opportunities in Veterinary Technology in a variety of settings, including small animal practice, herd health management, biomedical research, pharmaceutical sales, government agencies, emergency medicine, education, and zoos.

Program Data

	July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022
Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE	36
Three-year VTNE pass percentage	41.6%

Vet Tech Essential Functions

Veterinary Technology Student Handbook

Required Courses (74 Hrs)

General Studies (16 Hrs)

~CHM 1101 - General Chemistry 3 hr(s).
~CHM 1101L - General Chemistry Lab 1 hr(s).
~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3-4 hr(s). (“C” or higher required for graduation)
~MTH 1207 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 3-4 hr(s).
OFAD 1150 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hr(s).
~ENGL 1108 - Written English II 3 hr(s). (“C” or higher required for graduation)
OR
~ENGL 1109 - Technical Report Writing 3 hr(s). (“C” or higher required for graduation)

Required Core Courses (58 Hrs)

BIOY 1170 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 hr(s).
BIOY 1171 - Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1 hr(s).
HLCA 1100 - Medical Terminology 3 hr(s).
VETA 1110 - Communication and Office Procedures for Veterinary Assistants 2 hr(s).
VETA 1111 - Communication Office Procedures for Veterinary Assistants Lab 1 hr(s).
VETT 1113 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology 2 hr(s).
VETT 1115 - Clinical Procedures I 2 hr(s).
VETT 1115L - Clinical Procedures I Lab 1 hr(s).
VETT 1116 - Clinical Procedures II 4 hr(s).
VETT 1116L - Clinical Procedures II Lab 1 hr(s).
VETT 1117 - Diagnostic Imaging 1 hr(s).
VETT 1122 - Veterinary Pharmacology 3 hr(s).
VETT 1130 - Veterinary Parasitology 2 hr(s).
VETT 1130L - Veterinary Parasitology Lab 1 hr(s).
VETT 1180 - Exotic Animal Medicine 2 hr(s).
VETT 2210 - Laboratory Animal Medicine 2 hr(s).
VETT 2212 - Large Animal Medicine 3 hr(s).
VETT 2212L - Large Animal Medicine Lab 1 hr(s).
VETT 2217 - Clinical Laboratory Procedures 4 hr(s).
VETT 2217L - Clinical Laboratory Procedures Lab 1 hr(s).
VETT 2222 - Diseases of Domestic Animals 4 hr(s).
VETT 2271 - Veterinary Preceptorship I 4 hr(s).
VETT 2272 - Veterinary Preceptorship II 5 hr(s).
VETT 2273 - Applied Clinical Experience 3 hr(s).
VETT 2995 - Seminar for Veterinary Technicians 2 hr(s).

Model Schedule (74 Hrs)

Notice to All Students

Annual Notification: All career and technical education courses and programs are offered at Pierpont regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
Advanced Skill Set and Skill Set programs do not qualify for financial aid. Students seeking financial aid eligible degrees may incorporate the classes as electives when their schedule allows or may declare an associate or certificate degree in which the skill set and advanced skill set courses are embedded.
Students are reminded to review campus policies and procedures as stated in the catalog.

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