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Veterinary Technology, A.A.S.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Veterinary Technology

For more information, contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or at mathscience@volstate.edu.

This two-year program provides preparation and training in Veterinary Technology. Vol State has initial accreditation through the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA-CVTEA). Students graduating from this program are eligible to sit for the National Veterinary Technology Exam required for licensure in Tennessee. Admission to the program is limited and competitive. Applications for admission are due in the Fall for the Spring semester.

Check the Veterinary Technology website for specific due dates. 

The following are required for consideration and selection into the program: admission to the college, acceptable placement scores or completion of all learning support, application to the Veterinary Technology Program with required documentation including observation hours completed with a veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician, personal interview, clear background check, and proof of health insurance prior to final selection.

All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams.

Program​ Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of hospital procedures, communicate in all formats and recognize applicable laws.

  2. Calculate and administer prescribed drugs and communicate necessary client information.

  3. Assess patient and demonstrate care under the following: husbandry, therapeutics, and dentistry for companion animals, farm animal, laboratory animals and exotic species.

  4. Formulate an anesthesia plan and demonstrate ability to implement the plan and maintain anesthesia during all phases, including utilizing appropriate equipment.

  5. Recognize routine surgical procedures, manage patient preparation and surgical environment accurately.

  6. Manage laboratory specimens, operate equipment to analyze specimens and evaluate validity of results.

  7. Create diagnostic radiographs and recognize non-radiographic imaging modalities.

CIP Code: (01) 01.8301.00

General Education Requirements - Credits (16)

  • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

  • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking  Credits: (3)

  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • PHIL 1040 - ^Introduction to Ethics Credits: (3)
  • BIOL 1010 - ^Introduction to Biology Credits: (4)

  • OR BIOL 1030 - ^Essentials of Biology  Credits: (4)

    OR BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology I  Credits: (4)

  • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics Credits: (3)

  • OR  PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology  Credits: (3)

Major Core Course Requirements - Credits (54)

  • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology Credits: (3)
  • CHEM 1030 - ^Fundamentals of Chemistry Credits: (4)

  • OR CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I  Credits: (4)

  • VET 101 - *Introduction to Veterinary Technology Credits: (3)
  • VET 105 - *Large Animal Medical Nursing Credits: (3)
  • VET 110 - *Applied Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Credits: (4)
  • VET 125 - *Laboratory Animal Care Credits: (3)
  • VET 130 - *Pharmacology and Therapeutics Credits: (4)
  • VET 150 - *Clinical Practicum I Credits: (4)
  • VET 205 - *Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians Credits: (4)
  • VET 210 - *Veterinary Imaging Credits: (3)
  • VET 215 - *Small Animal Medical Nursing Credits: (3)
  • VET 220 - *Veterinary Anesthesia and Surgery Credits: (4)
  • VET 230 - *Veterinary Clinical Pathology Credits: (3)
  • VET 251 - *Clinical Practicum II Credits: (4)
  • VET 261 - *Clinical Practicum III Credits: (4)
  • VET 265 - *VTNE Review Credits: (1)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (70)

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

  • BIOL 1010 - ^Introduction to Biology Credits: (4)

  • OR  BIOL 1030 - ^Essentials of Biology  Credits: (4)

    OR  BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology I  Credits: (4)

  • CHEM 1030 - ^Fundamentals of Chemistry Credits: (4)

  • OR  CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I  Credits: (4)

  • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology Credits: (3)
  • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

  • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking  Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

  • VET 101 - *Introduction to Veterinary Technology Credits: (3)
  • VET 110 - *Applied Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Credits: (4)
  • VET 125 - *Laboratory Animal Care Credits: (3)
  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics Credits: (3)

  • OR  PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology  Credits: (3)

First Year - Summer Semester - Credits (14)

  • VET 130 - *Pharmacology and Therapeutics Credits: (4)
  • VET 150 - *Clinical Practicum I Credits: (4)
  • VET 210 - *Veterinary Imaging Credits: (3)
  • PHIL 1040 - ^Introduction to Ethics Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

  • VET 205 - *Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians Credits: (4)
  • VET 215 - *Small Animal Medical Nursing Credits: (3)
  • VET 230 - *Veterinary Clinical Pathology Credits: (3)
  • VET 251 - *Clinical Practicum II Credits: (4)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (12)

  • VET 105 - *Large Animal Medical Nursing Credits: (3)
  • VET 220 - *Veterinary Anesthesia and Surgery Credits: (4)
  • VET 265 - *VTNE Review Credits: (1)
  • VET 261 - *Clinical Practicum III Credits: (4)

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