Veterinary Technology Area – Bachelor of Science
Students (including transfer) entering the Bachelor of Science in veterinary technology program must have completed a degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program. Those students that have completed the AAS in veterinary technology from Morehead State University may be able to complete the VT-BS degree in two additional semesters with careful planning and counsel from their advisor.
Program Requirements
General Education
The following specific general education requirements must be completed:
Area Requirements
AGR 133 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
AGR 143 | Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock | 3 |
VET 108 | Veterinary Clinical Anatomy | 3 |
VET 112 | Animal Care Techniques I | 4 |
VET 213 | Animal Care Techniques II | 4 |
VET 218 | Introduction to Veterinary Laboratory Techniques | 4 |
VET 219 | Surgical Nursing | 3 |
VET 245 | Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology | 4 |
VET 246 | Anesthesia and Analgesia | 2 |
VET 257 | Concepts of Large Animal Diseases I | 2 |
VET 258 | Small Animal Medicine and Surgery I | 2 |
VET 259 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology I | 2 |
VET 260 | Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging | 2 |
VET 261 | Large Animal Clinics I | 1 |
VET 262 | Small Animal Clinics I | 1 |
VET 264 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology Clinics I | 1 |
VET 265 | Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Clinics I | 1 |
VET 301 | Emergency and Critical Care | 2 |
VET 357 | Concepts of Large Animal Diseases II | 2 |
VET 358 | Small Animal Medicine and Surgery II | 2 |
VET 359 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology II | 2 |
VET 363 | Veterinary Preceptorship | 1 |
VET 364 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology Clinics II | 1 |
VET 365 | Veterinary Dentistry Clinics | 1 |
VET 366 | Veterinary Dentistry | 2 |
VET 367 | Large Animal Clinics II | 1 |
VET 368 | Small Animal Clinics II | 1 |
VET 399C | Veterinary Technician Seminar | 1 |
VET 401 | Veterinary Practice Management | 3 |
VET 402 | Veterinary Clinical Assistantship | 1 |
VET 403 | Advanced Veterinary Clinical Practicum | 12 |
BIOL, AGR, or VET | 300-level or above electives | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: | 83 |
Total Credit Hours: 120