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Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technology Associate Degree

 

Veterinary technicians are registered, certified or licensed members of the veterinary health care team. They play an integral role in many areas of veterinary clinical practice, including medical, surgical, laboratory, and office procedures. All tasks are performed under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Compassion for animals is essential, because the main focus of individuals employed as veterinary technicians is the treatment and nursing of healthy and sick animals.  
 
The American Veterinary Medical Association accredits Columbus State’s Veterinary Technology program. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology provides students with both classroom and clinical experiences. Students have the opportunity to intern at The Ohio State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Students also will spend a portion of their clinical experience in various veterinary settings, including research centers, private clinical practices, veterinary emergency hospitals, veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and zoos. Columbus State Community College emphasizes safety and disease prevention because students and employees in health care professions may be exposed to infectious materials, communicable, and zoonotic diseases. 
 
Columbus State Community College also offers an evening Veterinary Technology program designed for the working student. The evening program can be completed in nine quarters with courses starting no earlier than 5:00 p.m. Some daytime availability may be required during the Clinical Experience A-D courses.
 
For students interested in equine health, a joint program has been developed between Columbus State’s Veterinary Technology and Otterbein College’s Department of Equine Science. Successful completion of these two programs will result in an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from Columbus State Community College, and the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Equine Health Technology from Otterbein College. For more information, contact Dr. Maria Calderone, mcalderone@otterbein.edu.

For students interested in animal science, a joint program has been created between Columbus State’s Veterinary Technology and The Ohio State University’s Department of Animal Science. Successful completion of these two programs will result in an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from Columbus State Community College, and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture from The Ohio State University. For more information, please contact Mariette C. Benage, benage.1@osu.edu. Special advising with the program coordinator is necessary for students who wish to participate in these joint programs.
 
Please note that there may be changes to the Veterinary Technology program admission requirements and curriculum periodically. Any admission criteria or curriculum changes will be updated at the Veterinary Technology Mandatory Information Sessions.    
 
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology, and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, the graduate will be able to:

Graduates register with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board to become Registered Veterinary Technicians in the State of Ohio. Graduates are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) that is recognized in more than 40 states to certify veterinary technicians. Students must successfully pass the VTNE to be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio. 

Specific Program Admissions Information

Prospective students are required to attend an information session where they will receive the separate admission application for the Veterinary Technology program. Detailed admission criteria, plans of study, and career opportunities are also discussed. These sessions, held periodically throughout the year, are very helpful in answering the prospective students’ questions. General information packets and information session dates and times may be obtained by contacting the office associate at (614) 287-5511 or by sending an e-mail request to kfannin@cscc.edu.

The yearly deadline for application and completion of admission requirements is March 23 for admission beginning the following summer quarter (evening plan of study) or the following autumn quarter (day plans of study), based on space availability. Students must meet all admission requirements before being considered for admission into the Veterinary Technology.
 
Listed below are additional requirements for admission to the Veterinary Technology:

Upon acceptance into the Veterinary Technology, the student will be required to complete the following Health Related Technology Requirements:

Acceptance is conditional on the submission and clearance of student background history by Columbus State Community College’s Public Safety Department and drug screening clearance by the Columbus State Community College’s Health Records Office. You can obtain additional information at the program information sessions or by contacting Kelly Fannin at (614) 287-5511.

Veterinary Technology Associate Degree

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
BIO 261 Human Anatomy  5
RAD 190 Radiation Protection for the General Machine Operator  2
MATH 100 Calculations and Dosages  2
VET 101  Animal Nutrition  3
VET 102  Laboratory Animal Medicine  2
VET 114  Client Relations  2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 16
 Quarter 2 . .
BIO 262 Human Physiology  5
VET 122  Veterinary Parasitology  3
VET 126  Principles of Veterinary Anesthesia  4
HIMT 121  Advanced Medical Terminology  3 
VET 124  Principles of Veterinary Radiology  2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 17
 Quarter 3 . .
VET 131  Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology  3
VET 138  Veterinary Surgical Tech  3
VET 136  Animal Health and Disease I  3
VET 133  Clinical Application I  3
ENGL 101  Beginning Composition  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 15
 Quarter 4 . .
ENGL 102  Essay and Research  3
SSCI XXX  Social Science 100, 101, 102, 104, or 105  5
VET 135  Veterinary Hematology  5
CHEM 113 Organic and Biochemistry  5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 18
 Quarter 5 . .
COMM 105 Speech  3
or .
COMM 110 Conference and Group Discussion  3
VET 291  Clinical Experience I  6
VET 254  Clinical Seminar I  2
COMM 200     Business Communications  3
VET 266  Animal Health and Disease II  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 17
 Quarter 6 . .
VET 262  Vet. Pharmacology  3
VET 267  Vet. Urinalysis and Clinical Chemistry  4
VET 269  Vet. Microbiology  4
VET 263  Clinical Application II  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 14
 Quarter 7 . .
VET 293  Clinical Experience II  6
VET 274  Clinical Seminar II  2
HUM xxx Humanities 111, 112, 113, 151, 152 or 224  5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 13
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS . 110