Associate of Science in Registered Veterinary Technology Mt. San Antonio College

The Registered Veterinary Technology Program, which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, is designed to enable students to prepare for a career in this essential and diverse profession. The program is unique in that most courses provide a hands-on experience designed to give the student a combination of practical skills and technical knowledge.

Graduates of the program receive an Associate in Science Degree in Registered Veterinary Technology and are eligible to take the VTNE (Veterinary Technicians National Exam) leading to licensure as a Registered Veterinary Technician.

Accreditation

The Registered Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

• Be able to successfully perform all of the skills on the AVMA Task List.
• Be able to successfully obtain an entry-level position as a veterinary technician.
• Be able to successfully pass the Veterinary Technician's National Exam (VTNE).

Required Courses

• AGHE 54 Veterinary Office Procedures 3
• AGHE 64 Veterinary Pharmacology 3
• AGHE 79 Laboratory Animal Medicine and Care 3
• AGHE 83A Work Experience in Veterinary Technology* 2
• AGHE 86 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 4
• ASCI 1 Animal Science 3
• ASCI 2 Animal Nutrition 3
• ASCI 51 Animal Handling and Restraint 3
• ASCI 96 Animal Sanitation and Disease Control 3

Advanced Courses:

• AGHE 60 Medical Nursing and Animal Care 4
• AGHE 61 Animal Surgical Nursing 4
• AGHE 62A Clinical Pathology 3
• AGHE 62B Clinical Pathology 2
• AGHE 65 Veterinary Radiography 2
• AGHE 83A Work Experience in Veterinary Technology 1 2
• AGHE 84B Applied Animal Health Procedures 1
• AGHE 85 Seminar in Registered Veterinary Technology 1

Required Electives

Choose three units from the following: 3

• ASCI 12 Exotic Animal Management
• ASCI 14 Swine Production
• ASCI 16 Horse Production and Management
• ASCI 17 Sheep Production
• ASCI 18 Horse Ranch Management
• ASCI 19 Horse Hoof Care
• ASCI 30 Beef Production
• ASCI 70 Pet Shop Management
• ASCI 71 Canine Management
• ASCI 72 Feline Management
• ASCI 73 Tropical and Coldwater Fish Management
• ASCI 74 Reptile Management
• ASCI 76 Aviculture - Cage and Aviary Birds
• ASCI 94 Animal Breeding

Total Units 49

*Complete a total of four units of AGHE 83A.

This program is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment following graduation. This degree is designed to prepare students for careers as Registered Veterinary Technicians who will work under the supervision of licensed private organizations including veterinary hospitals, research facilities, animal shelters, and other animal care agencies.