Veterinary Technology
Health Sciences Pathway- at Lowry
CCD.edu/Vet-Tech
Veterinary Technology
2 Year Track Cohort plan
PREREQUISITES
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1111 | GenBio I: Molecular&Cellular Biology w/Lab: GT-SC1 1 | 5 |
| MAT 1120 | Math for Clinical Calculations (or higher) | 3 |
| Choose One Composition Course | 3 | |
| English Composition I: GT-CO1 | ||
| Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 | ||
| Total Credits | 11 | |
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| VET 1002 | Veterinary Medical Terminology | 1 |
| VET 1008 | Introduction to Laboratory Procedures | 3 |
| VET 1016 | Humane Treatment and Handling of Animals | 3 |
| VET 1020 | Office Procedures and Relations | 2 |
| VET 2005 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| VET 1206 | Exotic Animal Handling | 2 |
| VET 1015 | Surgical Nursing | 2 |
| VET 1072 | First Year Clinical Rotation | 1 |
| VET 1082 | Internship | 2 |
| VET 2023 | Introduction to Anesthesia | 1 |
| VET 2006 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| VET 2024 | Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| VET 1034 | Diagnostic Imaging | 2 |
| VET 2080 | Diagnostic Imagining Internship | 1 |
| VET 2043 | Veterinary Diagnostic Microbiology | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Principles of Sociology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| VET 2025 | Anesthesiology | 3 |
| VET 2027 | Animal Nutrition | 2 |
| VET 1241 | Clinical Laboratory Procedures | 4 |
| VET 2081 | Internship II | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| VET 2032 | Veterinary Dentistry | 1 |
| VET 2038 | Small Animal Nursing | 2 |
| VET 2039 | Large Animal Nursing | 2 |
| VET 2042 | Veterinary Critical Care | 2 |
| VET 2050 | Clinical Competency Evaluation | 1 |
| VET 2082 | Internship III | 4 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED FOR THE DEGREE: 75 CREDIT HOURS
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BIO 1111 is 5 credit hours at Community College of Denver, however a 4 credit hour transfer course in an equivalent biology course is allowed.
Health Sciences Pathway- at Lowry
CCD.edu/Vet-Tech
Veterinary Technology Assistant
COURSE MAP
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VET 1002 | Veterinary Medical Terminology | 1 |
| VET 1020 | Office Procedures and Relations | 2 |
| VET 1009 | Applied Comprehension Animal Behavior | 3 |
| VET 1003 | Veterinary Assistant Restraint and Handling | 2 |
| VET 1004 | Assistant Large Animal Nursing | 1 |
| VET 1017 | Veterinary Assistant Surgery and Nursing Care | 2 |
| VET 1014 | Vet Assist Lab & Clinical Procedures | 3 |
| VET 1083 | Internship | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
