Veterinary Technology (A.S.)

• Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification:  National: Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
• Cost Associated with taking the exam:  $375
• Where to take the exam:  American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)

This is a two-year associate in science degree program. The curriculum includes relevant general education courses, veterinary technology, and veterinary support courses. Students complete at least two years of academic study including clinical practice under the supervision of Eastern Florida faculty in the college's veterinary technology building and designated external clinical sites. General education courses and support courses may be completed prior to admission to the program or concurrently with program courses. Completion of all general education courses prior to program application will aid in obtaining bonus points toward program selection (details in program application packet).

After successful completion of the Veterinary  Technology program and national boards, the graduate may apply for state certification in veterinary  technology.

The Veterinary Technology A.S. degree program includes the following College Credit Certificate:

• Veterinary Assisting CCC

Program-Specific Admissions Information: This is a limited-access program; student must submit a separate application to the program. Please schedule an appointment with a health sciences advisor for assistance with the application packet, by calling the number below.

Refer to the Associate in Science (A.S.) page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students will work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.

Visit the program page for information or call (321) 433-7575.

Program of Study 

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
General Education Courses
BSCC 1010	General Biology 1	4
ENC 1101	Composition 1	3
MAC 1105	College Algebra	3
Humanities Core Requirement		3
Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement		3
Major Courses
ATE 1001	Introduction to the Veterinary Profession	1
ATE 1110	Animal Anatomy	3
ATE 1031	Introduction to Mathematics for Veterinary Technicians	1
ATE 1211	Animal Physiology	3
ATE 1601	Principles of Nutrition for Veterinary Technicians	1
ATE 1636	Large Animal Clinical and Veterinary Technician Skills	2
ATE 1652	Introduction to Veterinary Radiology and Imaging	1
ATE 1742	Applied Veterinary Medical Terminology	1
ATE 1943	Veterinary Work Experience 1	1
ATE 1944	Veterinary Work Experience 2	1
ATE 2632	Veterinary Surgical Nursing	2
ATE 2638	Animal Clinical Pathology 1	3
ATE 2639	Animal Clinical Pathology 2	3
ATE 2654	Advanced Anesthesia, Surgery, and Radiography	2
ATE 2661	Large Animal Diseases	1
ATE 2710	Emergency Medicine for Animals	2
ATE 2945	Veterinary Work Experience 3	1
ATE 2946	Veterinary Work Experience 4	1
ATEC 1630	Veterinary Pharmacology	1
ATEC 1671	Laboratory Animal Medicine	2
ATEC 2050	Domestic Animal Breeds and Behavior	2
ATEC 2613	Small Animal Diseases 1	1
ATEC 2614	Small Animal Diseases 2	1
ATEC 2722	Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine	2
ATEL 1110	Animal Anatomy Laboratory	2
ATEL 1311	Veterinary Office Procedures	2
ATEL 1650	Introduction to Exam Room and Clinical Procedures	1
ATEL 1652	Introduction to Anesthesia, Surgery, and Radiography	1
ATEL 2501	Professional Development and Ethics Seminar	1
ATEL 2632	Veterinary Surgical Nursing Laboratory	3
ATEL 2638	Animal Clinical Pathology 1 Laboratory	2
ATEL 2639	Animal Clinical Pathology 2 Laboratory	2
ATEL 2654	Advanced Anesthesia, Surgery, and Radiography Laboratory	3
ATEL 2656	Large Animal Clinical and Veterinary Technician Skills Laboratory	1
Total Hours:		73

Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. 

A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.

Course Sequence

Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree.  Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.

Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Term 1		Credit Hours
ATE 1001	Introduction to the Veterinary Profession	1
ATE 1110	Animal Anatomy	3
ATE 1601	Principles of Nutrition for Veterinary Technicians	1
ATE 1652	Introduction to Veterinary Radiology and Imaging	1
ATE 1742	Applied Veterinary Medical Terminology	1
ATE 1943	Veterinary Work Experience 1	1
ATEC 2050	Domestic Animal Breeds and Behavior	2
ATEL 1110	Animal Anatomy Laboratory	2
ATEL 1311	Veterinary Office Procedures	2
ATEL 1650	Introduction to Exam Room and Clinical Procedures	1
	Credit Hours	15
Term 2
ATE 1031	Introduction to Mathematics for Veterinary Technicians	1
ATE 1211	Animal Physiology	3
ATE 1636	Large Animal Clinical and Veterinary Technician Skills	2
ATE 1944	Veterinary Work Experience 2	1
ATE 2638	Animal Clinical Pathology 1	3
ATEL 1652	Introduction to Anesthesia, Surgery, and Radiography	1
ATEC 1671	Laboratory Animal Medicine	2
ATEL 2638	Animal Clinical Pathology 1 Laboratory	2
MAC 1105	College Algebra	3
	Credit Hours	18
Term 3
BSCC 1010	General Biology 1	4
Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement		3
	Credit Hours	7
Year 2
Term 4
ATE 2632	Veterinary Surgical Nursing	2
ATE 2639	Animal Clinical Pathology 2	3
ATE 2945	Veterinary Work Experience 3	1
ATEC 1630	Veterinary Pharmacology	1
ATEC 2613	Small Animal Diseases 1	1
ATEL 2632	Veterinary Surgical Nursing Laboratory	3
ATEL 2639	Animal Clinical Pathology 2 Laboratory	2
ENC 1101	Composition 1	3
	Credit Hours	16
Term 5
ATE 2661	Large Animal Diseases	1
ATEL 2501	Professional Development and Ethics Seminar	1
ATEC 2614	Small Animal Diseases 2	1
ATE 2654	Advanced Anesthesia, Surgery, and Radiography	2
ATEL 2654	Advanced Anesthesia, Surgery, and Radiography Laboratory	3
ATEL 2656	Large Animal Clinical and Veterinary Technician Skills Laboratory	1
ATE 2710	Emergency Medicine for Animals	2
ATE 2946	Veterinary Work Experience 4	1
ATEC 2722	Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine	2
Humanities Core Requirement		3
	Credit Hours	17
	Total Credit Hours	73

Note: It is recommended that students take required General Education courses prior to admission to the program. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply clinical pathology and veterinary technician skills
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
2. Demonstrate the theoretical and practical application of clinical pathology and veterinary technician skills
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
3. Demonstrate practical application of veterinary technician, anesthesia, pharmacologic and radiologic skills
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
4. Student - Demonstrate accurate recordkeeping through completion of Essential Skills list
   • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
5. Faculty – Demonstrate accurate recordkeeping through completion of Essential Skills list
   • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
6. Clinical Site – Demonstrate accurate recordkeeping through completion of Essential Skills list
   • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
7. Prepare for Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®)
   • Core Ability Supported: Process Information