Students completing this certificate will gain an understanding of the day-to-day of veterinary practice and basic skills that will make them valuable as a member of the veterinary medical or support team. Skills acquired will include basic animal handling, restraint, laboratory specimen collection and testing, pharmacy skills, recordkeeping, nursing care, and client communication. In addition, students will understand and practice sterility and veterinary medical language. This program will also provide a foundation of knowledge and skills for further veterinary education for students hoping to pursue licensure as a registered veterinary technician or veterinary school.
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following jobs: veterinary receptionist, veterinary assistant, veterinary kennel attendant.
Further clinical hours outside the prescribed curriculum may allow students to sit for approved veterinary assistant (AVA) examination or registered veterinary technician (RVT) examination.
| Course Number Course Title | Required / Electives | Annual Number of Sections (Yr 1) | Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 1) | Annual Number of Sections (Yr 2) | Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCI 001 Introduction to Animal Science | Required | 3 | 80 | 3 | 80 |
| VT 109 Introduction to Veterinary Technology | Required | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| ASCI 113 Farm Animal Biology | Required | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| VT 216 Veterinary Office Practices | Required | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| ASCI 104 Diseases and Sanitation | Required | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| ASCI 117 Veterinary Terminology | Required | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| AGMT 108 Computers in Agriculture | Required | 1 | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| ASCI 111 Beef Science | Elective | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| ASCI 112 Small Ruminant Science | Elective | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| ASCI 110 Swine Science | Elective | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| ASCI 123 Horse Production | Elective | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| DSCI 101 Introduction to Dairy Science | Elective | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| DSCI 104 Breeding and Selection of Dairy Cattle | Elective | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following jobs: veterinary receptionist, veterinary assistant, veterinary kennel attendant.
Further clinical hours outside the prescribed curriculum may allow students to sit for approved veterinary assistant (AVA) examination or registered veterinary technician (RVT) examination.
Students completing this certificate will gain an understanding of the day-to-day of veterinary practice and basic skills that will make them valuable as a member of the veterinary medical or support team. Skills acquired will include basic animal handling, restraint, laboratory specimen collection and testing, pharmacy skills, recordkeeping, nursing care, and client communication. In addition, students will understand and practice sterility and veterinary medical language. This program will also provide a foundation of knowledge and skills for further veterinary education for students hoping to pursue licensure as a registered veterinary technician or veterinary school.
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following jobs: veterinary receptionist, veterinary assistant, veterinary kennel attendant.
Further clinical hours outside the prescribed curriculum may allow students to sit for approved veterinary assistant (AVA) examination or registered veterinary technician (RVT) examination.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES | 21 | |
| ASCI 001 | Intro to Animal Science | 3 |
| ASCI 104 | Animal Diseases & Sanitation | 3 |
| ASCI 113 | Farm Animal Biology | 3 |
| ASCI 117 | Veterinary Terminology | 3 |
| VT 109 | Intro to Veterinary Technology | 3 |
| VT 216 | Veterinary Office Practices | 3 |
| AGMT 108 | AG Business Computer Apps | 3 |
| + | ||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 3 | |
| Select one of the following courses: | ||
| ASCI 110 | Swine Science | 3 |
| ASCI 111 | Beef Cattle Science | 3 |
| ASCI 112 | Small Ruminant Science | 3 |
| ASCI 123 | Horse Production | 3 |
| DSCI 101 | Introduction to Dairy Science | 3 |
| DSCI 104 | Breed/Select of Dairy Cattle | 3 |
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 24 | |
The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Agriculture Division Chair.
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Votes were certified on 03/16/20
Kris Costa · 02/24/20
Vote: Recommend
Becky Barabe · 02/24/20
Vote: Recommend
Louann Waldner · 02/26/20
Vote: Recommend
Maura Murabito · 02/28/20
Vote: Recommend
Brian Sanders · 02/29/20
Vote: Recommend
Salvador Vargas · 03/02/20
Vote: Recommend
Anthony Cordova · 03/12/20
Vote: Recommend