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Veterinary Assistant Level 2 Certificate


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Veterinary Assistants are a valuable part of the veterinary health care team who assist both the veterinarian and the veterinary technician. Although the certificate program does not qualify the student to be eligible for the Licensed Veterinary Technician credentialing examinations, it can be used as a stepping stone to the Veterinary Technolo­gy Associate of Applied Science degree. All courses taken with the certificate are directly applicable to the associate degree.

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Related Award

Veterinary Technology, A.A.S.  

Total Credit Hours Required: 36


Milestone Course(s)


*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Program Information


The Veterinary Assistant Level II Certificate program that requires completion of 36 semester credit hours.

 

A limited number of qualified students are admitted to the Veterinary Technology Program every fall semester. Prospective students must submit application and documentation by the deadline of June 1. All applications will be reviewed, ranked, and notified by June 15. For further information regarding application process requirements, applicant selection and application packet, refer to the Veterinary Technology website: alamo.edu/pac/vet-tech

Accepted students will be required to have a tetanus prophylaxis and pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis before entrance. Documentation verifying both prophylaxis will be requested prior to registration for the fall semester. 

VTHT courses must be passed with a grade of 75% or better. NO VTHT course older than 3 years, prior to graduation, may be counted toward the AAS degree or certificate in Veterinary Technology.

 

Advisory Committee Members

  • Dr. Bradley Book, Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital
  • Dr. John Clader, Chaparral Veterinary Center
  • Dr. Norbeto Espitia, Texas A&M University
  • Dr. Wayne Deason, Deason Animal Hospital
  • Dr. John Herbold, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  • Dr. Dennis McIntosh, El Dorado Animal Hospital
  • Ms. Amy Ramirez, LVT, LAT, Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital
  • Mrs. Nicole Reininger, LVT, MWI Animal Health

 

For further information, refer to the Veterinary Technology website: alamo.edu/pac/vet-tech

 

Notes:


* Capstone Course
CIP Code: 01.8301.00
Major Code: VTVA

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