Veterinary Medical Technology, A.A.S.

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Program Code: AG500

Degree Requirements

The Veterinary Medical Technology program is designed for the student who wishes to become a certified veterinary technician. The program combines classroom experience with clinical experience in community veterinary hospital facilities.

A student who completes the program is awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree and is eligible to take the National Examination for Veterinary Technicians for licensure in Illinois.

The Veterinary Medical Technology program at Joliet Junior College is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and is approved as a program for educating veterinary technicians.

General Education Requirements: 17 Semester Hours

Must include the following:

AGRI 103 - Agriculture Economics (highly recommended)
or
Social Science elective
AGRI 115 - Introduction to Microcomputer Skills in Agriculture
or
CIS 124 - Beginning Microcomputer Applications
or
CIS 126 - Microsoft Office
BIO 160 - Anatomy and Physiology (Vet Tech)
BIO 240 - Microbiology
ENG 101 - Rhetoric
or
ENG 130 - Technical Writing and Communication

Note:

If enrolling in the above courses before admission to the veterinary technology sequence, the student may self-register under curriculum code AG 850 (Pre-Veterinary Technology).