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Nov 23, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Veterinary Assistant Technical Certificate
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For more information on this program, contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or at mathscience@volstate.edu.
This technical certificate is a two semester program designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as animal handlers/veterinary assistants or laboratory animal caregivers. This certificate is the first step for many students to become Certified Assistant Laboratory Animal Technicians (ALAT) or Certified Veterinary Practice Managers (CVPM).
A formal application is not required for admission to this program. Enrollment for all VTA courses is managed by the Program Director. Interested students should schedule an advising appointment to plan a course of study.
Enrollment in Veterinary Assistant Certificate courses requires the following:
- Admission to the college
- Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 as determined by placement
- Advising meeting with Veterinary Technology advisors prior to registration
- Students who wish to complete the certificate program in two sequential semesters must submit a graduation application packet to the college at the beginning of the first semester in which they are enrolled.
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Certificate Requirements - Credits (22)
Total Certificate Requirements - Credits (22)
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
| Career |
Beginning Salary |
Experienced Salary |
| Veterinary Assistant |
$17,790 |
$23,590 |
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
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First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (10)
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