Veterinary Technology

Provide excellent care for animals of all shapes and sizesDo you have a passion for helping animals? Are you ready for a career in the veterinary field? As a licensed veterinary technician, your job duties will be numerous. From preventative to emergency care, you will have the opportunity to provide client education, administer medication, perform laboratory diagnostics, assist with surgeries and dental cleanings, monitor anesthesia, and problem solve.

Where do licensed veterinary technicians work?Licensed veterinary technicians work in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and animal shelters.

Collin College’s Veterinary Technology ProgramStudents in this program receive exceptional veterinary technology instruction that incorporates cutting-edge technology and hands-on opportunities in an innovative learning environment. They become proficient in the essential skills dictated by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). They gain practical experience while preparing for the state and national exams. Once credentialed, licensed veterinary technicians can specialize in fields like anesthesia, dentistry, or physical rehabilitation. This new program is seeking AVMA accreditation.

Veterinary Technicians Average Salary: $35,500

28.6% growthData obtained from JobsEQ (Collin County), O*NET,

and Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas Note: Job growth projected from 2019-2025

Note: The earning potential for employees with certifications and associate of applied science

degrees may exceed the average salary

Contact InformationVettech@collin.edu

For more information about the Wylie Campus, visit www.collin.edu/campuses/wylie/

or email WylieCampus@collin.edu. Collin College is an equal opportunity institution and provides educational and employment

opportunities without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable law.

Published 4/7/2020. Information is subject to change. For the latest version, visit www.collin.edu/academics/info/.

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Why Collin College?• Small class size• Hands-on clinical experience• Preparation for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and state licensing exam

Veterinary Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

(60 credit hours)

• Can be completed in two years• Located at the new Wylie Campus

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ENGL* 1301 Composition 3 MATH * 1314 (or Higher) College Algebra 3BIOL* 1406 Biology for Science Majors I 4Total Credit Hours 10

VTHT 1105 Veterinary Medical Terminology 1VTHT 1301 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3VTHT 2321 Veterinary Parasitology 3VTHT 1313 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 3Total Semester Credit Hours 10

SPCH** 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3VTHT 1217 Veterinary Office Management 2VTHT 2201 Canine and Feline Clinical Management 2VTHT 2323 Veterinary Clinical Pathology I 3Total Semester Credit Hours 10

GEN ED** X3XX Any Course from the Social/Behavioral Sciences 3VTHT 1249 Veterinary Pharmacology 2VTHT 1280 Cooperative Education - Veterinary/Animal Health 2 Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantVTHT 2331 Veterinary Clinical Pathology II 3Total Semester Credit Hours 10

VTHT 1245 Veterinary Radiology 2VTHT 1341 Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance 3VTHT 2325 Large Animal Assisting Techniques 3VTHT 2213 Lab Animal Clinical Management 2Total Semester Credit Hours 10

VTHT 2205 Equine Clinical Management 2VTHT 2439 Veterinary Nursing Care 4VTHT 2280 Cooperative Education - Veterinary/Animal Health 2 Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantVTHT 1271 Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) 2 Prep Course (Capstone)Total Semester Credit Hours 10

Total 60 Credit Hours* Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in prerequisite courses in order to apply for the Veterinary Technology program.

** General education classes do not need to be completed in the semesters listed above.