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Veterinary Technology

Southern Union State Community College

Associate's Degree

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Prepares graduates as veterinary technicians providing animal healthcare assistance. Covers veterinary anatomy and physiology, clinical procedures, surgical assisting, lab procedures, and animal care.

Credits

71 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringCoordinationSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingService OrientationTime Management

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsAdministrative

Abilities

Oral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionManual Dexterity

Tasks

  • Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' respon
  • Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
  • Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
  • Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
  • Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
  • Fill medication prescriptions.

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareLabel making software

Tools

Adult Magill forcepsAdult non-rebreather oxygen masksAdult styletsAerosol nebulizersAirway suction unitsAmbu bagsAmbulancesAnesthesia syringesAnimal capture netsAnimal catching polesAnimal electrocardiograph ECG unitsAnimal nail trimmersAnimal snaresArterial line cathetersArtificial airway holdersAnimal nail clippersAnimal razorsAnimal restraintsBalling gunsBandage scissorsBenchtop centrifugesBite glovesBlood collection syringesChemical sterilizersCommercial dryersCommercial washing machinesDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital veterinary thermometersDigital veterinary x ray equipment

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians29-2056.00
  • Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers31-9096.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Anesthesia administration — prepare and administer induction and maintenance agents to companion animals following veterinarian-approved protocols, adjusting flow rates based on monitored responses during elective surgeries.
  • Multi-parameter anesthesia monitoring — track heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and body temperature continuously, documenting trends and alerting the veterinarian to concerning deviations throughout surgical procedures.
  • Full laboratory panel execution — perform and interpret complete blood counts, serum chemistry profiles, and urinalyses independently, flagging abnormal values for veterinarian review in a general-practice setting.
  • Vaccine and treatment administration — prepare and administer prescribed immunizations, serums, and therapeutic medications with minimal oversight, verifying dosage calculations against patient weight in an outpatient clinic.
  • Controlled substance inventory management — conduct routine reconciliation of controlled drug stock, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate DEA-compliant log books in a licensed veterinary facility.
  • Advanced restraint and handling — apply chemical and physical restraint techniques for anxious, fractious, or large-breed patients, selecting appropriate methods to minimize stress and injury risk in an inpatient ward.
  • Wound care and bandage application — assess, clean, and dress surgical incisions and traumatic wounds according to veterinarian instructions, monitoring healing progress during follow-up visits in a general practice.
  • Diagnostic imaging assistance — position patients correctly for radiographic exposures, adjust technique settings, and produce diagnostic-quality images with routine supervision in a small-animal or mixed-practice clinic.
  • Client education delivery — explain post-operative care instructions, medication schedules, and preventive health recommendations clearly to pet owners, adapting communication style to varying client literacy levels.
  • Time and caseload management — prioritize concurrent patient tasks, treatment schedules, and laboratory runs efficiently across a busy multi-doctor practice, ensuring all procedures are completed within appointment windows.

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