Veterinary Technician, AAS

Campus: Muscatine Community College

The Veterinary Technician program prepares students to enter the job market as assistants to veterinarians. New technologies in anesthesia, laboratory equipment, diagnostic testing, and medical treatment have vastly improved animal care. To prepare for these responsibilities, the vet tech program at MCC is designed to enable its graduates to perform a variety of functions necessary for the care of animals.

The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.

In addition to the general admission requirements of the college, applicants to this program must meet specific program admission criteria. The application process and admission requirements for the Veterinary Technician program can be found at www.eicc.edu/vettech.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Veterinary Technician program, students will be able to:

Perform anesthesia skills applicable to the role of a veterinary technician.
Perform surgical skills applicable to the role of a veterinary technician.
Utilize standard diagnostic laboratory equipment and techniques within the veterinary industry.
Utilize diagnostic imaging devices and techniques applicable to the role of a veterinary technician.
Evaluate the physical status of the veterinary patient and perform nursing care procedures.
Identify and utilize the most common pharmaceuticals used in veterinary medicine.

Plan of Study

Prerequisite Term

BIO 114 - General Biology IA Credit(s): 4.00
CHM 122 - Introduction to General Chemistry Credit(s): 4.00

Term Total: 8.00 Credits

Term 1

AGV 118 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4.00
AGV 119 - Veterinary Medical Terminology Credit(s): 2.00
AGV 130 - Clinical Technology I Credit(s): 3.00
AGV 186 - Canine and Feline Behavior Credit(s): 2.00
ENG 105 - Composition I Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 14.00 Credits

Term 2

AGV 127 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4.00
AGV 131 - Clinical Technology II Credit(s): 3.00
AGV 133 - Veterinary Clinic Pathology I Credit(s): 3.00
AGV 146 - Large Animal Care Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 104 - Applied Math Topics Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 16.00 Credits

Term 3 - Summer

AGV 113 - Canine and Feline Nutrition Credit(s): 2.00
AGV 149 - Large Animal Diseases Credit(s): 1.00
AGV 184 - Lab Animal Medicine Credit(s): 2.00
SPC 170 - Professional Communication Credit(s): 3.00
Select one course from the list below:
DRA 110 - Introduction to Film Credit(s): 3.00
HUM 110 - Changes and Choices Credit(s): 3.00
HUM 183 - Living with Space, Time and Technology Credit(s): 3.00
PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3.00
PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3.00
PHI 110 - Introduction to Logic Credit(s): 3.00
REL 101 - Survey of World Religions Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 11.00 Credits

Term 4

AGV 134 - Veterinary Clinic Pathology II Credit(s): 3.00
AGV 140 - Veterinary Pharmacology Credit(s): 3.00
AGV 182 - Diagnostic Imaging Credit(s): 3.00
AGV 232 - Clinical Technology III Credit(s): 4.00
AGV 248 - Surgery and Anesthesia for Vet Techs Credit(s): 2.00

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

Term 5

AGV 159 - Surgical Nursing Credit(s): 3.00
AGV 170 - Veterinary Anesthesiology Credit(s): 3.00
AGV 933 - Internship Credit(s): 1.00 - 6.00 (6.00 Credits for this program)

Term Total: 12.00 Credits

Veterinary Technician, AAS Total: 76.00 Credits

Notes:

Students who successfully complete this AAS program are eligible to sit for the Iowa Veterinary Technician Examination and the National Veterinary Technician Exam (NVTE).

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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