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Associate in Science

School of Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technology

VETTC-AS


Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640).

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Leadership Information

Dr. Natavia Middleton

Dean

727-398-8288

middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu


Tricia Gorham

Academic Chair

727-302-6733

gorham.tricia@spcollege.edu


Program Summary

FACE-TO-FACE PROGRAM BEGINS IN AUGUST AND JANUARY. This program is also offered as a Fully Online program. Please scroll down to "Distance Education" for more information. Before entering the first term of the Face-to-Face Veterinary Technology “program courses”, all students must have completed at least 15 of the 21 credits of the required Veterinary Technology general education and support courses including composition, mathematics, and natural science. Students may take the general education and support courses at any regionally accredited college or university, or they may complete them through St. Petersburg College campus or distance education courses. The general education and/or support courses do not have to be taken in the order listed. Applicants must have worked or volunteered in a veterinary hospital at least 40 hours prior to applying for admission to fulfill the clinical observation requirement. Candidates will also complete the Health Programs Application before they will be considered for acceptance into the Veterinary Technology Program. Please see a counselor and/or advisor. Students must also be in a veterinary hospital on an average of 4-5 hours per week for a total of 100 hours over 12 weeks of the semester for they are enrolled in the veterinary technology program.

Florida CIP Code

1301830100 - Veterinary Technology (AS)

Federal CIP Code

01.8301 - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant.


Admission Rules

Please review the Veterinary Technology A.S. Campus Program Admission Guide or Veterinary Technology A.S. Online Admission Guide. The Admission Guide will outline the admission criteria specific to the Veterinary Technology A.S program as well as explain the timetable for evaluation and further admission correspondence. Please review this information carefully to ensure you submit a complete application at the appropriate time. Only students who satisfy all the application requirements and submit a complete application in accordance with the information detailed in the Admission Guide will be considered for admission. Applicants are considered as soon as their file is complete.

Admission Notes

Fully Online

Graduation Rules

In addition to the schedule listed above, the student, with permission of the program director, may elect to take reduced credit hours each semester and extend the program over eight semesters. Courses must be taken in proper sequence and all other program requirements apply. Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.

SUPPORT COURSES

Natural Science Core with Lab Select 3 credits


Introduction to Astronomy
3
Biological Sciences with Lab
3
Biology I Cellular Processes
3
Honors Biology I Cellular Processes with Laboratory
4
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
3
General Chemistry I
3
Earth Science
3
Earth Science
3

* This course is no longer offered at SPC.

Introduction to Environmental Science
3
General Physics I
3
Physics I
3

MAJOR CORE COURSES

First Term in Program


Animal Anatomy
3
Animal Anatomy Lab
1
Veterinary Office Procedures
1
Veterinary Clinical Practice I
1
Veterinary Work Practicum I
1
Veterinary Med Terminology
1
Small Animal Breeds and Behavior
2
Animal Nursing
3

MAJOR CORE COURSES

Second Term in Program


Large Animal Clinical & Nursing Skills
2
Veterinary Clinic Practice II
1
Veterinary Work Practicum II
1
Animal Physiology
3
Large Animal Clinical and Nursing Skills Lab
1
Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine
2
Animal Anesthesia
3
Introduction to Dental Techniques
1

MAJOR CORE COURSES

Third Term in Program


Animal Pharmacology
3
Animal Lab Procedures I
3
Animal Lab Procedure Lab
2
Animal Nursing & Medicine Lab I
2
Veterinary Work Practicum III
1
Large Animal Diseases
1

MAJOR CORE COURSES

Fourth Term in Program


Laboratory Animal Medicine
1
Animal Medicine
3
Animal Lab Procedures II
3
Animal Lab Procedures Lab II
2
Animal Nursing & Medicine Laboratory II
2
Animal Emergency Medicine
1
Veterinary Work Practicum IV
1

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DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM BEGINS IN AUGUST, JANUARY AND MAY


MAJOR CORE COURSES

Term by Term Schedule


Term 1: Complete 7 credits

Animal Anatomy
3
Animal Anatomy Lab
1
Veterinary Med Terminology
1
Small Animal Breeds and Behavior
2

Term 2: Complete 6 credits

Veterinary Office Procedures
1
Veterinary Clinical Practice I
1
Veterinary Work Practicum I
1
Animal Nursing
3

Term 3: Complete 7 credits

Animal Physiology
3
Large Animal Clinical & Nursing Skills
2
Veterinary Clinic Practice II
1
Veterinary Work Practicum II
1

Term 4: Complete 7 credits

Introduction to Dental Techniques
1
Animal Anesthesia
3
Large Animal Clinical and Nursing Skills Lab
1
Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine
2

Term 5: Complete 6 credits

Animal Nursing & Medicine Lab I
2
Veterinary Work Practicum III
1
Animal Pharmacology
3

Term 6: Complete 6 credits

Animal Nursing & Medicine Laboratory II
2
Animal Emergency Medicine
1
Animal Medicine
3

Term 7: Complete 6 credits

Animal Lab Procedures I
3
Animal Lab Procedure Lab
2
Large Animal Diseases
1

Term 8: Complete 7 credits

Laboratory Animal Medicine
1
Animal Lab Procedures II
3
Animal Lab Procedures Lab II
2
Veterinary Work Practicum IV
1

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Communications - Composition- Core


Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.


AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Communications - Speech


Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Speech coursework . Minimum grade of "C" required.

Introduction to Speech Communication
3.000
Honors Introduction to Speech Communication
3.000
Speaking for Professionals
3.000
Public Speaking
3.000
Honors Public Speaking
3.000

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Humanities and Fine Arts-Core


Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.


AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Mathematics-Core


Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Mathematics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.


AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Computer/Information Literacy Competency


Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required.

Basic Computer and Information Literacy
1.000
Computer Applications
3.000
Computer and Information Technology Concepts
3.000
Introduction to Educational Technology
3.000
Apple Macintosh Foundations
1.000

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Enhanced World View


Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.

Any FRE prefix classes
Any GER prefix classes
Any GRK prefix classes
Introduction to Humanities
3.000
Humanities (East-West Synthesis)
3.000
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities
6.000
International Relations
3.000
Honors International Relations
3.000
Any ITA prefix classes
Any JPN prefix classes
Any LAT prefix classes
World Literature I (Ancient World Through Renaissance)
3.000
Honors World Literature I (Ancient World through Renaissance)
3.000
World Literature II (Renaissance to the Present)
3.000
World Religions
3.000
Any RUS prefix classes
Any SPN prefix classes
The Twentieth Century
3.000

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Civic Literacy


Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) <b>AND</b> satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.

American National Government
3
Honors American National Government
3
History of the United States II
3
Honors History of the US II
3

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Ethics


Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.

Studies in Applied Ethics
3.000
Honors Studies in Applied Ethics
3.000

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core


Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the <b><u>course</b></u> component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.


Total Credits
52