Program Details
This program is designed to prepare students to enter into a career as a Veterinary Technician. The Veterinary Technician typically will conduct clinical work in a private veterinary practice under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine performing duties to include, but not limited to, physical exams, nursing care, diagnostic laboratory tests and imaging, surgical nursing, assisting and anesthetist, in patient care and treatment, dental prophylactic cleaning and scaling, office management and client education.
The curriculum will cover all aspects of the veterinary technician profession from animal behavior to public health and zoonoses. Upon graduation the student will be prepared and eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and State exam to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
Total Credit Hours: 100
Available at these campuses: Evansville, Indianapolis - Northwest
* The number of "estimated total quarters" for each program assumes you are enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours per quarter) throughout the entire program.
Students taking more than 12 credit hours in a quarter will finish in fewer quarters; likewise, students taking fewer than 12 credit hours in a quarter may require
additional quarters. Transferred credits from previous colleges, testing out of classes, and successfully completing classes (avoiding having to repeat a class) may
also affect program length.
Career & Skills Related Details
Possible Job Titles
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Veterinary Technology Job Titles and SOC Codes
Skills, Tasks & Knowledge of the Job
- Conduct clinical work in a veterinary practice under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Perform duties including but not limited to physical exams, nursing care, diagnostic laboratory tests and imaging, surgical nursing, assisting and anesthetist, inpatient care and treatment, dental prophylactic cleaning and scaling, office management and client education
- Perform general tasks including preparing animals for medical procedures and examinations; collecting, preparing and labeling samples; cleaning and preparing examination rooms, instruments and equipment
- Other required skills include: Attentive listening, reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and customer and personal service
Typical Work Environments
- Private veterinary practice or animal hospital
- Educational institutions
- Research facilities
- Humane societies and animal shelters
- Food and drug manufacturing companies
- Agricultural development
- Food safety inspection facilities
- Government agencies (local, state and federal)
- Zoos and aquariums
The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used to classify workers into occupational categories in order to collect
statistical data. Information regarding the SOC system or specific SOC codes can be found on the
Bureau of Labor Statistics' website.
Curriculum Details
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
Foundation
CD2600
Career Development
2
INF1100
Information Literacy
2
PSY1050
Strategies for Success
4
General Education Courses
BIO1100
Biological Science
4
CHM1150
Chemistry
4
COM1050
Composition I
4
PSY2000
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
4
Professional
VET1005
Veterinary Dosage Calculations
2
VET1010
Animal Science and Management
4
VET1055
Veterinary Technology I
4
VET1100
Veterinary Technology II
4
VET1155
Animal Medicine I
4
VET1200
Anatomy and Physiology of Animals I
4
VET1250
Anatomy and Physiology of Animals II
4
VET1305
Veterinary Clinical Laboratory
2
VET1355
Veterinary Clinical Parasitology
2
VET1400
Veterinary Pharmacology and Calculations
4
VET1500
Veterinary Medical Ethics & Office Management
4
VET2005
Animal Medicine II
4
VET2105
Veterinary Anesthesia and Dentistry
4
VET2205
Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
4
VET2300
Veterinary Technician Certification Review
4
VET2400
Veterinary Surgical Nursing
4
VET2505
Animal Medicine III
6
VET2605
Veterinary Technology Externship
12
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Elective Course Details
Tuition & Fees Details
Tuition: $360 per credit hour
*Additional charges and fees may apply. Please refer to the Harrison College Catalog for more information.
We know how important it is for you to plan ahead with your budget, and that is why we have designed the Tuition Freeze Program to make your education both more affordable and predictable.