Veterinary Technology Program Checklist Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree

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1 P a g e 1 Veterinary Technology Program Checklist Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Vet Tech Program Applications and all admission documents are due the final business day of January for fall enrollment of the same year. Please submit the Vet Tech Application and all materials, including Official Transcripts, in one envelope package, to the Vet Tech Department Please review ALL information given at BRCC VET Tech webpages: Application materials and instructions can be found on these webpages General Education Classes Courses that MUST be completed prior to application (or currently enrolled, with admission contingent on successful completion): ENG 111 English Composition I 3 credits CHM 110 or CHM 101 Survey of Chemistry or General Chemistry I 3 or 4 credits MTE 1-5 Math Essential modules 1 credit per module (VPT for Math is required to determine current Math skills; must satisfy MTE 1-5 on VPT) * Other Required General Education Courses: PSY 105 (no substitute) Psychology of Personal Adjustment 3 credits Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Refer to the list of available choices (see below) 3 credits Social/Behavioral Science Refer to the list of available choices (see below) 3 credits SDV 100/107 College Success Skills or Career Education 1 credit BIO 101 (4 credits) is required if you have not had a lab Biology in High School with a grade of at least a C *VPT tested MTE 1-5 successfully or must have SAT score of 520 for math or ACT score of 22 for math or have successfully passed a college level math course with a grade of C within the past 2 years. If you have completed a college level Math class or have test scores that are 2 or more years ago, you must to take the placement test in order to demonstrate proficiency. Program Admission Requirements: 1) High school diploma or equivalent 2) Completion of high school or college Biology, including a lab, with a grade of C or better 3) Completion of ON-LINE Blue Ridge Community College Application (this includes Distance Education students) 4) Completion of the Veterinary Technology Program Application 5) Completion ENG 111 and CHM 110 program requirements prior to application (applicants may be currently enrolled in these courses with admission being contingent upon successful completion of these courses). 6) Demonstrated math proficiency in MTE 1-5 prior to Vet Tech Application deadline (see Ways to Show Proficiency at 7) ALL Official Transcripts from High School and Colleges/Universities attended Students should include a Transcript Evaluation Request Form if they have taken appropriate general education classes at other VCCS colleges or other accredited colleges/universities. This form can be obtained at this link: 8) Completion of 35 hours of observation of a Licensed Veterinary Technician in a Veterinary Hospital within the last calendar year, including completion of the Observation Form 9) Completion of Reference Form from a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician 10) Upon request of the Program, completion of the Veterinary Technology Aptitude Test and an interview with Program Staff Notification of all applicants will occur by the end of April.

2 P a g e 2 Students are permitted to take Vet Assisting courses. All other Vet Tech courses are restricted until admission to the program. Veterinary Assisting Classes VET 101 Introduction to Veterinary Assisting 3 credits VET 102 Care and Maintenance of Small Domestic Animals 3 credits VET 103 Veterinary Office Assisting 3 credits VET 236 Companion Animal Behavior 3 credits Social/Behavioral Science Elective Choices HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II HIS 111 History of World Civilization I HIS 112 History of World Civilization II HIS 121 US History I HIS 122 US History II ECO 120 Survey of Economics* ECO 201 Principles of Economics I * (Macroeconomics) ECO 202 Principles of Economics II * (Microeconomics) GEO 210 People and the Land: Intro to Cultural Geography GEO 220 World Regional Geography PLS 135 American National Politics PSY 200 Principles of Psychology * (special note: PSY 200 must be eligible for ENG 111) PSY 201 Intro to Psychology * PSY 202 Intro to Psychology * PSY 230 Developmental Psychology PSY 231 Life Span and Human Development I * PSY 232 Life Span and Human Development II SOC 200 Principles of Sociology SOC 268 Social Problems SOC 107 Problems of People in the Modern World Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Choices ART 101 History and Appreciation of Art I ART 102 History and Appreciation of Art II CST 130 Intro to Theatre CST 151 Film Appreciation ENG 241 Survey of American Literature I ENG 242 Survey of American Literature II ENG 243 Survey of English Literature I ENG 244 Survey of English Literature II ENG 251 Survey of World Literature I ENG 252 Survey of World Literature II HUM 260 Survey of 20 th Century Culture MUS 121 Music Appreciation I MUS 122 Music Appreciation II PHI 101 Intro to Philosophy I PHI 102 Intro to Philosophy II PHI 115 Practical Reasoning PHI 211 History of Western Philosophy I PHI 212 History of Western Philosophy II PHI 225 Selected Problems in Applied Ethics REL 231 Religions of the World I (* Students may not receive credit towards graduation requirements for ECO 120 and ECO 201; ECO 120 and ECO 202; PSY 201 and PSY 200; PSY 202 and PSY 200; PSY 230 and PSY 231)

3 P a g e 3 Veterinary Technology Individuals interested in pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology have two program options: the tw o year, full-time, on-campus program at BRCC's Weyers Cave location or the three year, part-time, distance education program transmitted through compressed video to the Virginia Beach campus of Tidewater Community College, the Midlothian Campus of John Tyler Community College, Germanna Community College (currently the Locust Grove campus outside of Fredericksburg) and to Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke. Both programs are accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and have competitive admissions. Upon completion of either program, students are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and apply for a licens e to practice as a veterinary technician. Possible careers for graduates include: technician in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, wildlife center, zoo, or with the military. Other opportunities include diagnostic/research laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry, veterinary supply sales, livestock managers or veterinary education. Veterinary Technology On-Campus (BRCC) Program Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology Length: Five semesters total, includes one summer (two year program) A coordinated externship, required during the summer between the first and second year, includes 350 hours of work in a veterinary hospital. Students must pass each VET-prefix course in the Veterinary Technology curriculum in order to continue in the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in VET-prefix courses, in addition to a 2.0 curricular GPA, is required for graduation. The program is selective and all application materials are due the final business day of January for fall enrollment of the s ame year. Applicants are screened and awarded points in the following categories: academic credentials, veterinary/animal experience, awareness of the profession, quality of recommendation and aptitude test scores. Notification of all applicants will occur by the end of April. Admission Requirements 1) high school diploma or equivalent 2) completion of high school or college biology, including lab, with a "C" or better 3) completed BRCC application 4) completed application for admission to the Veterinary Technology Program 5) completion of ENG 111 and CHM 110 curriculum requirements prior to application (applicants may be currently enrolled in these courses with admission being contingent upon successful completion) 6) demonstrated math proficiency in MTE 1-5 prior to application (see "ways to show proficiency" at 7) official transcripts from high school and colleges attended 8) observation of a licensed veterinary technician in a veterinary hospital for a minimum of 35 hours within the last calendar year, including completion of observation form 9) completed reference form from a veterinarian or veterinary technician 10) upon request of the program, completing the Veterinary Technology Aptitude Test and an interview with program staff Application materials and instructions can be found by visiting Curriculum Course No. Title Credits SDV Student Development 1 ENG 111 College Composition I 3 CHM 110 Survey of Chemistry 3 PSY 105 Psychology of Personal Adjustment 3 Literature/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective a 3 Social and Behavioral Science Elective a 3 16

4 P a g e 4 First Fall VET courses VET 100 Introduction to Animal Science 4 VET 105 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3 VET 111 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 4 VET 120 Veterinary Medical Terminology and Calculations 3 14 First Spring VET courses VET 115 Laboratory Techniques I 4 VET 121 Clinical Practices I 4 VET 216 Animal Pharmacology 3 11 Summer VET courses VET 290 Coordinated Practice in Veterinary Technology 4 4 Second Fall VET courses VET 236 Companion Animal Behavior 3 VET 215 Laboratory Techniques II 4 VET 221 Advanced Clinical Practices III 4 VET 205 Applied Veterinary Surgical Nursing b 3 14 Second Spring VET courses VET 210 Animal Diseases and Microbiology 4 VET 217 Introduction to Laboratory, Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 3 VET 222 Advanced Clinical Practices IV 4 VET 230 Veterinary Hospital Management b 2 13 Total credits required 72 a Please refer to page 89 for the list of Literature/Humanities/Fine Arts and Social and Behavioral Science electives that are approved to fulfill this requirement. b May be taken in either of the final two semesters. Veterinary Technology Distance Education Program Germanna Fall 2016 Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology Length: Nine semesters total, includes three summers (three year program) This program is designed for those students who cannot relocate for the on-campus program at the Weyers Cave location. It is designed for those individuals currently working in practices as veterinary assistants. Classes meet twice weekly at the distance education site and students must come to the BRCC campus three times per semester f or laboratories. A coordinated externship, required during the summer between the second and third year, includes 350 hours of work in a veterinary hospital. Students must pass each VET-prefix course in the Veterinary Technology curriculum in order to continue in the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in VET-prefix courses, in addition to a 2.0 curricular GPA, is required for graduation. The program is selective and all application materials are due the final business day of January for summer enrollment of the same year. Applicants are screened and awarded points in the following categories: academic credentials, veterinary/animal experience, awareness of the profession, quality of recommendation and aptitude test scores. Notification of all applicants will occur by the end of April. Applicants to the distance education program should have completed the SDV, ENG 111, CHM 110 and 3 other credits of curriculu m requirements at the time of application (10 of the 16 credits). Alternately, applicants may be currently enrolled in these c ourses at the time of application with admission being contingent upon successful completion. Preference will be given to those that have completed all 16 credits of these curriculum requirements. Applicants to the distance education program must be employed at least 20 hours per week by a veterinarian who is willing to serve as their official mentor and allow them to perform tasks taught in courses. Employment must commence by the time program course work begins and continue for the duration of the program. Admission Requirements

5 P a g e 5 1) high school diploma or equivalent 2) completion of high school or college biology, including lab, with a "C" or better 3) completed BRCC application 4) completed application for admission to the Veterinary Technology Program 5) completion of SDV, ENG 111, CHM 110 and 3 other credits of curriculum requirements prior to application (applicants may be currently enrolled in these courses with admission being contingent upon successful completion) 6) demonstrated math proficiency in MTE 1-5 prior to application (see "ways to show proficiency" at 7) official transcripts from high school and colleges attended 8) observation of a licensed veterinary technician in a veterinary hospital for a minimum of 35 hours within the last calendar year, including completion of observation form 9) completed reference form from a veterinarian or veterinary technician 10) upon request of the program, completing the Veterinary Technology Aptitude Test and an interview with program staff Application materials and instructions can be found by visiting Curriculum Course No. Title Credits SDV Student Development 1 ENG 111 College Composition I 3 CHM 110 Survey of Chemistry 3 PSY 105 Psychology of Personal Adjustment 3 Literature/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective a 3 Social and Behavioral Science Elective a 3 First Summer VET courses VET 120 Veterinary Medical Terminology and Calculations 3 First Fall VET courses VET 105 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3 VET 111 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 4 First Spring VET courses VET 100 Introduction to Animal Science 4 VET 216 Animal Pharmacology 3 Second Summer VET courses VET 236 Companion Animal Behavior 3 Second Fall VET courses VET 115 Laboratory Techniques I 4 VET 121 Clinical Practices I 4 Second Spring VET courses VET 215 Laboratory Techniques II 4 VET 221 Advanced Clinical Practices III 4 Third Summer VET courses VET 205 Applied Veterinary Surgical Nursing 3 VET 290 Coordinated Practice in Veterinary Technology 4 Third Fall VET courses VET 210 Animal Diseases and Microbiology 4 VET 230 Veterinary Hospital Management 2 Third Spring VET courses VET 217 Introduction to Laboratory, Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 3 VET 222 Advanced Clinical Practices IV 4 Total credits required 72 a Please refer to page 89 for the list of Literature/Humanities/Fine Arts and Social and Behavioral Science electives that are approved to fulfill this requirement.