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Veterinary Technology Program

The program is 78 credit hours which is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and prepares students for careers as veterinary technicians. This is a selective admission program with applications accepted in April for classes beginning in August. Crowder accepts a maximum of 18 students each year. The selection committee will consider college grade point average, general education credit courses completed, work experience with animals, letters of recommendation, and ACT scores when screening applications.

Program Requirements

• Applicants must complete BIOL 101 or 110 with a minimum grade of a “C” by the end of the semester in which the application is submitted.

• Applicants must be eligible to take MATH 100, ENGL 101, and have college-level reading skills by the end of the semester in which the application is submitted.

• Applicants must have worked with or observed a licensed veterinarian in clinical practice for a minimum of 20 clock hours and have that verified by a veterinarian.

• An ACT test result and a copy of all college transcripts must be submitted with the application.

• Three letters of recommendation must be submitted with the application, one of which is written by a veterinarian.

• A minmum of a 2.0 cumulative gpa is necessary to apply.

Licensing Information

To be a licensed Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in Missouri, a student must be at least 19 years of age, graduate from an AVMA accredited program, pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination, and pass the Missouri State Veterinary Medical Board Examination. An applicant must be approved by the MSVMB, or State Veterinary Medical Board of any other state in which they wish to be licensed, before sitting for the examination. Upon successful completion of board examinations, graduates are certified to work with a licensed veterinarian in companion animal, equine, food animal, and exotic veterinary practices performing medical/surgical nursing and technical procedures.

Potential Careers• Veterinary Clinics• Teaching• Laboratories• Research• Industry SalaryFor salary and wage information, visit missourieconomy.org or bls.gov ContactStephanie Watson-Bruto, DVMVeterinary Technology Director/Instructor417-455-5772StephanieWatson@Crowder.edu

Shawna Estep, RVTVeterinary Technology Instructor417-455-5590ShawnaEstep@Crowder.edu

Associate of Applied Science

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

FIRST YEAR

First Semester (fall) AGRI 111 -or- COLL 101 1ANSC 114 Animal Science 4BIOL 101 General Biology 5MATH 111 College Algebra 3 TOTAL HOURS 13

Second Semester (spring) AGEC 223 Ag Computer Applications 3ANSC 180 Intro to Veterinary Science 2CHEM 104 Chem for Health Sciences 5ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 TOTAL HOURS 13Apply for the Vet. Tech. program in April of this spring semester.

SECOND YEAR

Third Semester (fall) COMM 104 Fundamentals of Speech 3VETC 110 Sanitation and Animal Care 2VETC 140 Companion Animal Technology 3VETC 180 Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology 4 TOTAL HOURS 12

Fourth Semester (spring) ANSC 233 Horse Science 3HIST 106 -or- PLSC 103* 3VETC 120 Veterinary Hospital Technology I 3VETC 130 Clinical Pathology I 3VETC 285 Vet Tech Clinical Experience I 1 TOTAL HOURS 13

THIRD YEAR

Fifth Semester (summer) VETC 284 Vet Tech Internship 4 TOTAL HOURS 4

Sixth Semester (fall) ANSC 223 Farm Animal Health 3BIOL 220 General Microbiology 5VETC 220 Veterinary Hospital Techn. II 3VETC 280 Radiology & Electronic Proc. 2 TOTAL HOURS 13

Seventh Semester (spring) VETC 230 Lab. Animal /Avian Technology 2VETC 250 Clinical Pathology II 3VETC 263 Large Animal Med/Surg 3VETC 270 Board Review 1VETC 286 Vet Tech Clinical Experience II 1 TOTAL HOURS 10

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 78

For current catalog, visit www.Crowder.edu/Academics/Course-Catalogs. This Suggested Plan of Study is based on course offerings at the Neosho campus and online. Adjustments in scheduling may need to be made based on other campus course offerings. This is just one possible plan. The length of time to complete the program may vary for each student. In addition, based on placement results, individuals may need to take additional courses for academic remediation.

Getting Started

• Complete an Application for Admission—$25 application fee must accompany your application. Applications may be completed online by clicking the Apply Now link at www.Crowder.edu.

• Take a Placement Exam—(COMPASS or ACT) COMPASS is a computerized placement exam that will help your academic advisor place you in the correct English, Reading and Math classes. Call 417-455-5433 or any off-campus site to schedule a testing time. For more information concerning COMPASS, please visit our website.

• Review the Schedule of Classes—This will give you a chance to become familiar with the types of classes Crowder College has to offer. Check out the Course Schedules under the Academics tab on the “My Crowder” link at www.Crowder.edu.

• Enroll During Open Enrollment—Check the website or Announcements for current dates.

• Provide Your Academic History -Have your high school transcript or GED scores, plus any previous college transcripts, sent to our Records Office.

• Make Payment Arrangements—Payment arrangements must be made by the first day of regular enrollment: cash, payment plan, scholarship, or financial aid. Apply for financial aid online at www.fafsa.gov, Crowder College School Code: 002459. All A+ Program and CAMP students must complete the FAFSA.

• Financial Aid—Various forms of financial aid are available to qualified students including scholarships, loans and grants. Scholarship information and applications are available on the Crowder College website: www.crowder.edu. Students may complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at: www.fafsa.gov

www.Crowder.edu/Academics/Departments/Agriculture/Vet-Tech Revised 10/2016

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGYSUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY