Program Curriculum for Associate of Science Degree
- Most classes are designed specifically for veterinary technology students
- English 106, Animal Science 102, and an elective from general Purdue courses are required
- Students participate in care and treatment of patients in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital through clinic rotations
- Clinical experiences involve all common domestic animal species: dog, cat, cattle, horse and laboratory animals
- The AS Degree courses are administered and taught within the School of Veterinary Medicine
TERM |
COURSE # |
SUBJECT |
CREDITS |
Summer |
VM 100 |
Introduction to Veterinary Technology |
1 |
|
ENGL 106 |
English Composition |
4 |
|
BMS 120 |
Anatomy for Veterinary Technicians |
3 |
|
BMS 140 |
Physiology for Veterinary Technicians |
2 |
|
|
|
Total: 10 |
PHASE 2: TECHNIQUES AND INFORMATION
TERM |
COURSE # |
SUBJECT |
CREDITS |
Fall |
ANSC 102 |
Introduction to Animal Agriculture |
3 |
|
VM 145 |
Basic Clinic Rotation |
4 |
|
VCS 160 |
Nursing of Small Animals |
2 |
|
VCS 162 |
Imaging for Veterinary Technicians |
2 |
|
VCS 163 |
Principles of Anesthesia and Surgical Nursing |
3 |
|
CPB 164 |
Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians |
4 |
|
|
Total: 18 |
|
Spring |
VCS 165 |
Nursing of Large Animals |
2 |
|
VM 200 |
Clinic Rotation |
6 |
|
VM 204 |
Laboratory Animal Health Management |
2 |
|
CPB 233 |
Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians |
2 |
|
CPB 234 |
Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians |
2 |
|
BMS 241 |
Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians |
2 |
|
VCS 245 |
Small Animal Health Management |
2 |
|
|
Total: 18 |
PHASE 3: PROFICIENCY DEVELOPMENT
TERM |
COURSE # |
SUBJECT |
CREDITS |
Summer** |
VM 250 |
Clinic Rotation |
7 |
|
VM 255 |
Veterinary Technology Externship |
2 |
|
|
Total: 9 |
|
Fall |
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Elective |
2 |
|
VCS 261 |
Large Animal Health Management |
2 |
|
CPB 263 |
Public and Occupational Health for Veterinary Technicians |
2 |
|
VM 277 |
Management Topics for Veterinary Technicians |
3 |
|
VM 290 |
Clinic Rotation |
7 |
|
|
Total: 16 |