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Natural Sciences Division
Degree S0105
The Registered Veterinary Technology Program, which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, is designed to enable students to prepare for a career in this essential and diverse profession. The program is unique in that most courses provide hands-on experience designed to give the student a combination of practical skills and technical knowledge. This program is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment following graduation. This degree is designed to prepare students for careers as Registered Veterinary Technicians who will work under the supervision of licensed private organizations including veterinary hospitals, research facilities, animal shelters, and other animal care agencies. Graduates of the program receive an Associate in Science Degree in Registered Veterinary Technology and are eligible to take the VTNE (Veterinary Technicians National Exam) leading to licensure as a Registered Veterinary Technician.

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- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
  Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
  SOC Career Code: 29-2056.00
  Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $21.85
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $53,473.90
  Annual Job Openings
  1,387
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
  Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
  SOC Career Code: 31-9096.00
  Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $17.82
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $40,143.96
  Annual Job Openings
  3,821
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages

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Registered Veterinary Technology

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Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
Required Courses, 1st year
AGHE 54	Veterinary Office Procedures	3
AGHE 64	Veterinary Pharmacology	3
AGHE 79	Laboratory Animal Medicine and Care	3
AGHE 83A	Work Experience in Veterinary Technology ^{1, 2}	2
AGHE 86	Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals	4
ASCI 1	Animal Science	3
ASCI 2	Animal Nutrition	3
ASCI 51	Animal Handling and Restraint ²	3
ASCI 96	Animal Sanitation and Disease Control	3
Advanced Courses:
AGHE 60	Medical Nursing and Animal Care ²	4
AGHE 61	Animal Surgical Nursing ²	4
AGHE 62A	Clinical Pathology	3
AGHE 62B	Clinical Pathology	2
AGHE 65	Veterinary Radiography ²	2
AGHE 83A	Work Experience in Veterinary Technology ^{1, 2}	2
AGHE 84B	Applied Animal Health Procedures ²	1
AGHE 85	Seminar in Registered Veterinary Technology	1
Required Electives
Choose three units from the following:		3
ASCI 12	Exotic Animal Management
ASCI 14	Swine Production
ASCI 16	Horse Production and Management
ASCI 17	Sheep Production
ASCI 18	Horse Ranch Management
ASCI 19	Horse Hoof Care
ASCI 30	Beef Production
ASCI 70	Pet Shop Management
ASCI 71	Canine Management
ASCI 72	Feline Management
ASCI 73	Tropical and Coldwater Fish Management
ASCI 74	Reptile Management
ASCI 76	Aviculture - Cage and Aviary Birds
ASCI 94	Animal Breeding
Total Units		49

¹: Complete a total of four units of AGHE 83A.
²: Students must provide documentation of up-to-date rabies vaccination series or titer prior to being enrolled, as required by BP & AP 5210 and requirements mandated by American Veterinary Medical Association. The cost for two-dose rabies vaccination is approximately $850-$1,050 (prices are subject to change), and both doses are required. Instructions on submitting documentation are available at https://www.mtsac.edu/vettech/immunizations.html. Additional information available at CDC information and AVMA accreditation policies.

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