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Program Structure
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Distance Education Veterinary Technology Program (DEVTP) A cooperative effort of Cedar Valley College and the American Animal Hospital Association |
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Level One |
General Hospital & Clinic Information 1 (VETT 1001) |
Examination Procedures 1 (VETT 1002) |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology 1 (VETT 1003) |
Surgical Preperation & Assistance 1 (VETT 1004) |
Animal Nursing 1 (VETT 1005) |
Radiology & Ultrasound 1 (VETT 1006) |
Laboratory Procedures 1 (VETT 1007) |
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To progress from Level One to Level Two, students must complete all Level One course modules and complete general education courses* in mathematics and English or speech communication |
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Level Two |
General Hospital & Clinic Information 2 (VETT 1008) |
Examination Procedures 2 (VETT 1009) |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology 2 (VETT 1010) |
Surgical Preperation & Assistance 2 (VETT 1011) |
Animal Nursing 2 (VETT 1012) |
Radiology & Ultrasound 2 (VETT 1013) |
Laboratory Procedures 2 (VETT 1014) |
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To progress from Level Two to Level Three, students must complete all Level Two course modules and complete general education courses* in general biology and in English or speech communications. Students who have all general education requirements completed may enroll in Level Three courses immediately after completing the Level Two course in the same area of study. |
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Level Three |
General Hospital & Clinic Information 3 (VETT 1015) |
Examination Procedures 3 (VETT 1016) |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology 3 (VETT 1017) |
Surgical Preperation & Assistance 3 (VETT 1018) |
Animal Nursing 3 (VETT 1019) |
Radiology & Ultrasound 3 (VETT 1020) |
Laboratory Procedures 3 (VETT 1021) |
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Academic Credits: The above 21 course modules are a reorganization of the content in the following courses in the CVC campus Veterinary Technology Program. When all of the above course modules have been completed and the student has completed at least one credit course through CVC, 36 semester credit hours will be awarded for the following 12 courses: |
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The above courses provide one-half of the 72 credit hours required for an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Veterinary Technology. |
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*General Education course requirements for Levels Two and Three ENGL 1301 - Composition 1 (3 SCH)** TECM 1303 - Technical Mathematics OR Math 1314 - College Algebra (3 SCH)** BIOL 1406 - General Biology (4 SCH)** SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication (3 SCH)** ** General Education course credits may be transferable from other accredited colleges and universities |
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Level Four |
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Advanced Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology (VTHT 2435) |
Food Animal Clinical Management (VTHT 2209) |
Equine Clinical Management (VTHT 2205) |
Lab Animal Clinical Management (VTHT 2213) |
Large Animal Clinical Assisting Techniques (VTHT 2425) |
Cooperative Work Experience (VTHT 2380) |
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective** |
Behavioral or Social Science Elective** |
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In many jurisdictions, students must graduate from an accredited program and pass national, state, or provincial examinations in order to attain licensure, registration, or certification as a veterinary technician. Consult your local regulations for specifics. The Cedar Valley College Distance Education Veterinary Technology Program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association as a program for educating veterinary technicians. |
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