Veterinary Technician

The Veterinary Technician program gives students entry level training in animal health care. Instruction is offered in nutrition, diseases and sanitation, small animal care, as well as basic livestock handling. Upon completion of the coursework and after completing state liscensing criteria, students may find employment as veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants. Many of the courses are transferable to universities for advanced degrees in Animal Science areas.

Certificate:
The 17-unit program below with a minimum of a "C" grade in all courses.
A.A / A.S. Degree:
Degree Not Available.
Course Numbers
Core Courses
Units
AG MGT 108a-b
Introduction to Agriculture Computer Applications
3
AN SCI 104
Animal Diseases and Sanitation
3
AN SCI 109
Basic Skill / Veterinary Assistant
3
AN SCI 113
Farm Animal Biology
3
AN SCI 115
Infectious Diseases of Small Animals
3
WRK EXP 193
Occupational Cooperative Education/Internship (1-3) (1st semester)
2
Minimum Core Course Units:
 
17
Course Numbers
Support Courses
(Select additional units from this list for further study.)
Units
BIOLOGY 22
Animal Biology / Lab
3
AN SCI 110
Swine Production
3
AN SCI 111
Beef Production
3
AN SCI 112
Sheep Production
3
AN SCI 123
Horse Production
3
Minimum Support Course Units:
 
0
Total Minimum Units Required:
 
17