Course Information & Costs

Two-Year Class Schedule:

First Year Students are required to be on the Marysville Campus twice a week (T/TH); Second Year Students are required to be on the Marysville Campus three times a week (MWF).

First Year Students:

It is recommended that First year students also do a clinical rotation during summer.

Second Year Students:

*The classroom may vary by up to three hours per week depending upon which semester of the program you are currently enrolled in.

Two-Year Semester Schedule

For Course descriptions, click on the course number. The semester courses are subject to change.

Freshman Year - Fall Semester Units:

• VETT1-Intro to Vet Tech
• VETT55-Vet Med Principles
• BIO 15-Bioscience
• CHEM 10 -Intro Chem**
• MATH 52-Intermed Alg**
• COOP ED-Occupational Work Exp
• Total: 19 Units

Freshman Year - Spring Semester Units:

• VETT2-Animal Anatomy & Physiology
• VETT3-Anesthesia & Pharmacology
• ENGL1A-College English**
• COMSCI10L-Computer Literacy**
• COOP ED-Occupational Work Exp
• Total: 16 Units

Summer Session - Freshman Year (optional):

• COOP ED-Occupational Work Exp
• GE Electives **
• Sophomore Year - Fall Semester Units:
• VETT53A-Basic Vet Science
• COOP ED-Occupational Work Exp
• BIO6-Microbiology
• GE Electives**
• Total: 13 Units

Freshman Year - Spring Semester Units:

• VETT53B-Basic Vet Science
• VETT54-Animal Health & Disease
• COOP ED-Occupational Work Exp
• GE Electives**
• Total: 13 Units

*Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before or during the indicated semester to progress in the program.

**Note: If you complete any of these courses prior to being accepted into the program, it will greatly lighten your course load during the program. Students should check with their counselors to ensure that all Associate Degree requirements have been met prior to graduation.

Estimated Costs for Two-Year Program:

Tuition:

• CA Resident: $1612
• Out-of-State: $9858

Parking, Fees, Uniforms:

• $260

Books & Supplies (estimate):

• $1000

Note: Drug testing fees are included in the registration fees.

Course Descriptions:

VETT 1—Introduction to Veterinary Technology
(4 units) CSU
Overview of Veterinary Technology as a profession; includes animal
identification, government regulations, animal husbandry and restraint,
general health, and zoonosis. Prerequisite: BIOL 15 and CHEM 2A, which
may be taken concurrently. (LM)

VETT 2—Animal Anatomy and Physiology
(4 units) CSU
Structural aspects and normal functions of the principle systems of various
animals. Application of normal physiology as it pertains to animal health
and disease. Prerequisite: VETT 1 and BIOL 15

VETT 3—Veterinary Anesthesia & Pharmacology
(3 units)
Concepts of veterinary anesthesia and pharmacology to include agents
used as pre-anesthetics, induction agents and general anesthesia, the
physiological impacts of anesthesia on the body, patient prep, high-risk
patients and complications. Pharmacokinetics in animals, principles and
mechanism of drug action, drug types and legal requirements. (LM).
Prerequisite: BIOL 15.

VETT 53A—Basic Veterinary Science (5 units)
Clinical laboratory testing, anesthesia, surgery, sterilization of instruments,
drug administration and use, veterinary dentistry, and nutrition. Prerequisite:
VETT 1 and 2.

VETT 53B—Basic Veterinary Science (5 units)
Clinical laboratory testing, radiology, cardiology, pharmacology, nursing,
emergency medicine and immunology. Prerequisite: VETT 53A.

VETT 54—Animal Health and Disease (3 units)
Animal health and disease management, including both large and small
animals; emphasis on disease prevention and sanitation. Prerequisite:
BIOL 15. (LM)

VETT 55—Veterinary Medical Principles (2 units)
The study of medical terms used in veterinary medicines as it applies to
clinical situations. The application of terms and medical practices used by
the Veterinary Technician.(L)