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.
Veterinary Technology Student Handbook
The Veterinary Technology Program Student Handbook is a supplement to the Morehead State University Undergraduate Catalog. The student handbook contains policies and guidelines related specifically to Morehead State University's Veterinary Technology Program. The handbook is reviewed and revised annually.
It is the student's responsibility to read the University Undergraduate Catalog, the Veterinary Technology Program Student Handbook, and the official notices. It is the student's responsibility to abide by the regulations of the University and the guidelines and policies set forth in the the Veterinary Technology Program Student Handbook.
Program Requirements
General Education
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).
Area Requirements
AGR 133 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
AGR 143 | Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock | 3 |
CHEM 101 or 111 | Chemistry Elective | 4 |
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 |
VET 405 | Veterinary Professional Leadership | 3 |
VET 499C | Veterinary Technician Seminar | 3 |
BIOL, AGR, or VET | 300-level or above electives | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: | 90 |
Total Credit Hours: 120