Veterinary Technician

The following course sequences provide skills necessary for the occupation of

Description:
Veterinary technicians perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. They prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. They also clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines.

Post-secondary Preparations:
Technical training, Associate's degree

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Possible Sequences
Veterinary Assistant I 8310 and Veterinary Assistant II 8311 and Veterinary Assistant III 8312 — OR — Agricultural Mechanics and Basic Animal Science 8008 and Small Animal Care I 8083 — OR — Small Animal Care I 8083 and Small Animal Care II 8084 — OR — Small Animal Care I 8083 and Small Animal Care II 8084 and Veterinary Science 8088 — OR — Agricultural Mechanics and Basic Animal Science 8008 and Equine Management Production 8080

Possible Sequences

Veterinary Assistant I 8310 and
Veterinary Assistant II 8311 and
Veterinary Assistant III 8312

— OR —

Agricultural Mechanics and Basic Animal Science 8008 and
Small Animal Care I 8083

— OR —

Small Animal Care I 8083 and
Small Animal Care II 8084

— OR —

Small Animal Care I 8083 and
Small Animal Care II 8084 and
Veterinary Science 8088

— OR —

Agricultural Mechanics and Basic Animal Science 8008 and
Equine Management Production 8080