Veterinary Technician
Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Major (Classes will tentatively start in Fall 2025)
School of Health Sciences, Kinesiology, and Sport Studies
Founders Hall 110 - Phone (215) 968-8353
Curriculum Code No. 2212
The Veterinary Technician Program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience necessary to pursue a career as a competent and compassionate veterinary technician. This program is structured to meet the rigorous standards set forth by accreditation bodies and prepares students for successful entry into the field of veterinary medicine.
Graduates of this program are able to:
- Compare animal behavior from multiple species;
- Demonstrate clinical skills for safe animal care and handling;
- Perform diagnostic procedures and laboratory techniques according to current professional standards;
- Explain the principles of veterinary practice management; and
- Apply ethical principles in decision-making.
Degree Course Requirements*
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM101 Chemistry A B,2,6,7 | 4 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking B,4,5 | 3 |
| COMP110 English Composition I B,2,10 | 3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II B,2,4,10 | 3 |
| MATH120 College Algebra B,6 | 4 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology B,2,3,8 | 3 |
| VETT100 Introduction to Veterinary Technician | 3 |
| VETT150 Animal Anatomy & Physiology B | 4 |
| VETT155 Veterinary Professional Management B | 3 |
| VETT160 Veterinary Laboratory Procedures B,9 | 4 |
| VETT165 Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Dentistry B | 4 |
| VETT200 Companion Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT201 Research Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT220 Veterinary Pathophysiology B | 3 |
| VETT225 Large Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT230 Veterinary Pharmacology & Anesthesia B | 3 |
| VETT235 Veterinary Surgery B | 3 |
| VETT240 Veterinary Intensive Care B | 3 |
| VETT280 Practical Experience I B | 2 |
| VETT285 Practical Experience II B | 2 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective 1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 67 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
Semester I
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM101 Chemistry A B,2,6,7 | 4 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition I B,2,10 | 3 |
| MATH120 College Algebra B,6 | 4 |
| VETT100 Introduction to Veterinary Technician | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester II
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM110 Effective Speaking B,4,5 | 3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II B,2,4,10 | 3 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology B,2,3,8 | 3 |
| VETT150 Animal Anatomy & Physiology B | 4 |
| VETT155 Veterinary Professional Management B | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Semester III
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| VETT160 Veterinary Laboratory Procedures B,9 | 4 |
| VETT165 Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Dentistry B | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 8 |
Semester IV
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Arts/Humanities Elective 1 | 3 |
| VETT200 Companion Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT201 Research Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT220 Veterinary Pathophysiology B | 3 |
| VETT280 Practical Experience I B | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 |
Semester V
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| VETT225 Large Animal Applications B | 3 |
| VETT230 Veterinary Pharmacology & Anesthesia B | 3 |
| VETT235 Veterinary Surgery B | 3 |
| VETT240 Veterinary Intensive Care B | 3 |
| VETT285 Practical Experience II B | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 |
A Placement testing required.
B Prerequisite required.
1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Cultural Competency.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.