Veterinary Technology (AAS)

Vet Tech

 

Veterinary Technology
(AAS)

 

Program Information

Veterinary Technology (VET) Program Information

Associate of Applied Science

 

CurriculumAccreditationPerformance

 

A veterinary technician can best be thought of as an animal nurse. By definition, a veterinary technician is a person who has completed a 2-year associate degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) accredited institution. The Veterinary Practice Act of Michigan allows veterinary technicians to do anything for the care of animals except diagnose disease, prescribe medication, and perform surgery. Besides providing nursing care, veterinary technicians also function as laboratory technicians, radiology technicians, pharmacy technicians, surgical technicians, and anesthesia technicians. In addition, veterinary technicians are often responsible for a majority of the client education that occurs in a veterinary practice, thus this is a profession that requires excellent communication skills. The veterinary technology profession is very diverse and the opportunities for technicians are extremely varied. Career opportunities exist within, but are not limited to the following areas: small animal hospitals, large animal hospitals, research, education, pharmaceuticals, and the military. Once a student has successfully graduated from an AVMA accredited program, he/she can sit for the national licensing exam. If the graduate passes the VTNE exam, he/she will be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the state of Michigan.

 

Additional Program Information

Veterinary Technology (VET) Program (AAS)

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Program Handbook

Program Mission & Outcomes

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will...

  1. Apply knowledge of global practices, scientific practice, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and disease processes within veterinary medicine.
  2. Communicate in all formats, written, oral, nonverbal and electronic, with a diverse client population, other health care team members, and the public in a professional and effective manner.
  3. Apply ethical standards and federal and state regulatory guidelines in the veterinary setting.
  4. Properly classify medications commonly used in veterinary medicine.
  5. Properly calculate and administer the appropriate dose of ordered medications.
  6. Apply proper, safe radiological procedures within the veterinary laboratory setting.
  7. Perform appropriate, effective, and efficient diagnostic laboratory procedures within the veterinary laboratory setting.
  8. Perform proper nursing procedures within a veterinary setting.
  9. Successfully administer surgical assistance, postoperative care, anesthesia, and dentistry within a veterinary setting.
  10. Utilize safety and health regulations and policies on the care and use of laboratory animals, husbandry, care and treatment, and the importance to the environment while selecting or procuring exotic animals and animals used in research.
  11. Prepare to take the national licensing exam.

Effective: Fall 2020

Baker College Mission and Vision

  

Student Learning Outcomes

Academic Plan

Additional Program Information

Professional Program Application (formerly LEA)

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Clinical / Work Experience Information

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Career Readiness

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Veterinary Technology Information

Campus Location:

    Cadillac (CA), Jackson (JK)
  Muskegon (MU), Owosso (OW)

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Program Directors:

Cadillac:   Anya Peterson ([email protected])
Jackson: Katrina Bowers ([email protected])
Muskegon:    Skye Mayberry ([email protected])
Owosso: Elsie Velazquez ([email protected])