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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 Veterinary Technology Program Student Handbook. Violations of policies within the student handbook may result in dismissal from the program. 

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education Courses(See GNED Course Listings)

Variable
MATH 131 or higherMATH General Education

3
Total Credit Hours:33

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 133Introduction to Animal Science

3
CHEM 101 or 111Chemistry Elective

4
VET 108Veterinary Clinical Anatomy

3
VET 109Introduction to Veterinary Medicine

3
VET 112Animal Care Techniques I

4
VET 213Animal Care Techniques II

4
VET 218Introduction to Veterinary Laboratory Techniques

4
VET 219Surgical Nursing

3
VET 245Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology

4
VET 246Anesthesia and Analgesia

2
VET 257Concepts of Large Animal Diseases I

2
VET 258Small Animal Medicine and Surgery I

2
VET 259Veterinary Clinical Pathology I

2
VET 260Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

2
VET 261Large Animal Clinics I

1
VET 262Small Animal Clinics I

1
VET 264Veterinary Clinical Pathology Clinics I

1
VET 265Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Clinics I

1
VET 301Emergency and Critical Care

2
VET 357Concepts of Large Animal Diseases II

2
VET 358Small Animal Medicine and Surgery II

2
VET 359Veterinary Clinical Pathology II

2
VET 363Veterinary Preceptorship

1
VET 364Veterinary Clinical Pathology Clinics II

1
VET 365Veterinary Dentistry Clinics

1
VET 366Veterinary Dentistry

2
VET 367Large Animal Clinics II

1
VET 368Small Animal Clinics II

1
VET 399CVeterinary Technician Seminar

1
VET 401Veterinary Practice Management

3
VET 402Veterinary Clinical Assistantship

1
VET 403Advanced Veterinary Clinical Practicum

12
VET 405Veterinary Professional Leadership

3
VET 499CVeterinary Technician Seminar

3
BIOL, AGR, or VET 300-level or above electives

6
Total Credit Hours:90

Total Credit Hours: 120