Nov 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Veterinary Technology, AS

Location(s): California Campus


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Veterinary technology is one of the fastest-growing occupations in Pennsylvania and across the United States. With an associate degree in veterinary technology from PennWest California, you’ll be ready to enter this exciting field as a veterinary technician, or “vet tech.” In this AVMA accredited program, students work with live animals on campus as they master practical skills in animal care. Coursework in the vet tech program consists of classroom theory, hands-on training and 240 hours of clinical experience.

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Student Learning Outcomes


  • Students will be successful on the Veterinary Technician National Exam.
  • Students will be able to perform routine diagnostic and clinical procedures on common species.
  • Students will be able to identify, utilize, and maintain conventional veterinary instruments and equipment
  • Students will work cooperatively to achieve optimum and compassionate patient care.

Curriculum Requirements


General Education


  • Oral Communication - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Written Communication - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Quantitative Reason -   Credit Hours: 3 or higher
  • Technological Literacy - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Arts and Humanities - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Social Sciences - Any Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Natural Sciences and Tech -   Credit Hours: 3
  • Student Elective - Any Chemistry Approved for General Education Credit Hours: 3

Competencies


Major


Total Credits: 64


Depending on the program of study, students may need to complete additional credits to ensure the total credit hour requirement is met.

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