Dec 26, 2024

Fall 2023 Academic Catalog

Fall 2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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 is awaiting a final report from its May 2023 AVMA Report of Evaluation (ROE)

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
1. First-time students should select “Health Sciences: Veterinary Technology” as their educational goal on their application.
Complete the Veterinary Technology application ($20 fee). Applications and supporting documentation are due to the Admission’s Office by March 1. Applicants who are not admitted must reapply if they wish to be considered for the next academic year.
Submit all required documents (Official ACT or SAT scores; High School Equivalency Exam or high school transcripts; any college transcripts; and documentation of 20 hours of clinical experience in a veterinary hospital to the Admission’s Office) prior to the Veterinary Technology application deadline.
Have a high school and/or college GPA of 2.0 or better or passing score on High School Equivalency Exam.
Have a score of 19 or higher on the Math portion of the ACT (or SAT score of 520 or completion of MTH 1207 with a “C” or higher).
Have a score of 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT (or SAT score of 510 or completion of ENGL 1104 with a “C “or higher).
Successfully completed courses in Chemistry and Algebra in high school or college.

Qualified students are accepted until capacity is met.

*Students can begin the program in the fall semester.

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. Any classes accepted as substitutes for curricular classes require a grade of “C” or better. Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in dismissal from the program. Students who have been dismissed may reapply to the program and their credentials will be reevaluated.

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

Vet Tech Handbook

Required Courses (74 Hrs)

General Studies (16 Hrs)

~CHM 1101 - General Chemistry 4 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 1160 - Introduction to Microbiology 3 hr(s).
BIOY 1161 - Intro to Microbiology Lab 1 hr(s).
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).
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 3 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)

Fall First Year (18 Hrs)

BIOY 1170 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 hr(s).
BIOY 1171 - Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1 hr(s).
~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3-4 hr(s). (“C” or higher required for graduation)
HLCA 1100 - Medical Terminology 3 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 1130 - Veterinary Parasitology 2 hr(s).
VETT 1130L - Veterinary Parasitology Lab 1 hr(s).

Spring First Year (19 Hrs)

BIOY 1160 - Introduction to Microbiology 3 hr(s).
BIOY 1161 - Intro to Microbiology Lab 1 hr(s).
~MTH 1207 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 3-4 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 2210 - Laboratory Animal Medicine 2 hr(s).
VETT 2222 - Diseases of Domestic Animals 4 hr(s).

Summer First Year (7 Hrs)

~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)
VETT 2271 - Veterinary Preceptorship I 4 hr(s).

Fall Second Year (18 Hrs)

~CHM 1101 - General Chemistry 4 hr(s).
OFAD 1150 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hr(s).
VETT 1122 - Veterinary Pharmacology 3 hr(s).
VETT 2212 - Large Animal Medicine 3 hr(s).
VETT 2212L - Large Animal Medicine Lab 1 hr(s).
VETT 2217 - Clinical Laboratory Procedures 3 hr(s).
VETT 2217L - Clinical Laboratory Procedures Lab 1 hr(s).

Spring Second Year (12 Hrs)

VETT 1180 - Exotic Animal Medicine 2 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).

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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