Campus Location: Calmar
Program Entry: Enrollment may occur during any term. Fall term is the start of the program course sequence.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree
Description: The Large Animal Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA. The focus of this program is large animal medicine, but all aspects of veterinary technician medicine are covered. The program utilizes the College’s beef herd, Dairy Foundation dairy herd and animals from commercial enterprises to develop exposure to different species and to different facets of veterinary medicine. Transportation to the commercial companion animal clinic is the student’s responsibility.
The skills acquired in this program will give the graduate the ability to work for a veterinary clinic and many other aspects of the veterinary industry such as research, sales and commercial or private animal care. Students may continue their education leading to a bachelor’s or doctorate degree.
The skills required for completion of this program are set by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The Veterinary Technology Student Essential and Recommended Skills List is located on the website: https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/Education/Accreditation/Programs/Pages/cvtea-pp-appendix-i.aspx.
Program Admission: In addition to the College enrollment process , applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent, complete a personal interview with faculty, achieve a minimum ACCUPLACER® writing score of 6 and a minimum ALEKS® score of 45. ACT® or ACT Compass® scores are also acceptable.
Academic Requirements: To graduate from this program, students must complete all required coursework with a “C-” grade or above and earn a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Program Requirements: As a safety precaution, all students are required to be vaccinated for rabies prior to beginning the program.
Minimum Credits: 73
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