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Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technology
Margaret Wade
125 AHSF
685-4615

  Dean

Brenda Smith
124 AHSF
685-6413
  Division Secretaries
Kerry Coombs
183 T
685-4619
  Program Director
Faculty
  Teena Davis
197 A-T
685-6478
  MIssy Boliver
197 A-T
685-6428
Related Websites: Veterinary Technology Department Math/Science Division
The Veterinary Technology Program is designed to provide the theory and practice to become registered as a Veterinary Technician by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association capable of entering the work force immediately upon graduation. The program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. A veterinary technician is knowledgeable in the care and handling of animals, in basic principles of normal and abnormal physiology, and in routine laboratory and clinical procedures. During the two years, the student will acquire sufficient theoretical skills and knowledge to enable him to perform in practicums acquiring “hands on’’ experience. The student must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all VTHT, Chemistry and Biology courses. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required to be eligible to register for graduation. All courses except VTHT 2366 must be completed to be eligible to register for the licensing exam.

If circumstances require, with written approval and the guidance of the Program Director, a student may extend the time needed to complete the Program. With the approval of the Program Director, a student may enroll on a part-time student basis.

The degree in this field offered by Midland College and the courses needed to achieve this credential are presented in the following sections. The student must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all Veterinary Technology, Chemistry and Biology courses, to achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students interested in this program should contact the Program Director or Division office to obtain additional information and/or acquire a degree plan. Please note that courses that require prerequisites are denoted by an asterisk (*).


Special Admission Requirements:
    1. Proof of high school graduation or GED completion.
    2. A completed VTHT application form for admission to the Veterinary Technology                     Program.
    3. Personal interview with Program or Clinical Director.
    4. Successful completion of THEA requirements. Minimum score of 220 in writing, 230 in         reading and 230 in math on THEA or completing the appropriate developmental                     sequence with a grade of “C” or greater.
    5. Recommended observation at a veterinary clinic for thirty-two hours.
Associate of Applied Science
Core Requirements
 
A minimum of 15 Semester Credit Hours
    See Core Requirements
    Required General Education Course(s) for this degree: BIOL 2421, CHEM 1405,
     ENGL 1301, PSYC 2301, HVPA Elective
     
Specialty Courses
 
51 Semester Credit Hours
    VTHT 1205, VTHT 1225, VTHT 1209, VTHT 1301, VTHT 1317, *VTHT 1345,
    *VTHT 1349, VTHT 1413, *VTHT 1441, VTHT 2201, *VTHT 2213, *VTHT 2323,
    VTHT 2325, VTHT 2366, VTHT 2421, *VTHT 2435, *VTHT 2439
 
   
MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 68


Veterinary Technology - Detail Course Progression

First Year


Fall
Prefix Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
CHEM 1405
Introductory Chemistry
4
PSYC 2301
Introduction to Psychology
3
VTHT 1301
Introduction to Veterinary Technology
3
ENGL 1301
Composition and Rhetoric
3
VTHT 1205
Veterinary Medical Terminology
2
TOTAL
15

Spring
Prefix Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
VTHT 1413
Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology
4
VTHT 2325
Large Animal Assisting Techniques
3
BIOL 2421
Microbiology
4
VTHT 2201
Canine & Feline Clinical Management
2
VTHT 2421
Veterinary Parasitology
4
TOTAL
17


Summer
Prefix Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
VTHT 1209
Veterinary Nutrition
2
VTHT 1225
Pharmacological Calculations
2
TOTAL
4


Second Year


Fall
Prefix Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
VTHT 1317
Veterinary Office Management
3
VTHT 1345
Veterinary Radiology
3
VTHT 1349
Veterinary Pharmacology
3
VTHT 2213
Lab Animal Clinical Management
2
VTHT 2435
Advanced Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology
4
TOTAL
15

Spring
Prefix Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
VTHT 1441
Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance
4
VTHT 2323
Veterinary Clinical Pathology
3

Visual & Performing Arts & Humanities Elective
3
VTHT 2439
Veterinary Nursing Care
4
TOTAL
14


Summer
Prefix Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
VTHT 2366
Practicum
3
VTHT 2271 License Preparation
2
TOTAL
5
     
Graduates of this program must demonstrate general education competencies as follows:
    Reading, Writing, Fundamental Mathematical Skills: THEA requirements.
    Oral Communication: VTHT 1209 OR VTHT 2435
    Basic Use of Computers: VTHT 1317


 

 

 

 

 

 

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