Veterinary Degrees Online

The objective of the course of Veterinary Medicine is to train professionals to work in the fields of medicine and surgery of domestic and wild animals. The scope of work of the Veterinary involve the areas of trade and production of animal products, inspection of slaughterhouses and cold, expertise, and health examination of animals enrolled in sports competitions and exhibitions. The sectors in areas related to livestock, preparation and monitoring of feed-related activities are also supported by their academic background.

In practice, the course is taught in the Veterinary Hospital in Two brothers and the field of Advanced Clinic for Cattle in Garanhuns, looking to biotechnology in breeding of animals for the purpose of increased production and improving the quality of herds.

The veterinarian can work in private and public, as autonomous, developing surveillance activities with the objective of preserving animal and public health in Clinical Medicine, Veterinary Surgery and Veterinary hospitals, Zoos and parks, as well as laboratories, pharmaceuticals and vaccines, animal products and cooperative private farms.

Day of Veterinary Medical: Sept. 9

Vacancies: 100 (50 per semester)
Shift: Daytime
Course Duration: 11 semesters
Hours: 4170 hours
Course arrangements: serial

The Veterinary School curriculum is a four year program consisting of two years of basic science studies, and two years of clinical work leading to the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). The University uses a combination of formal classes in Antigua and advanced communication information and technology to execute the curriculum.

The pre-clinical phase of the curriculum spans two years and students are required to take courses in Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Neuroanatomy, Physiology, Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry.

The para-clinical phase consists of courses in Pathology, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, Parasitology & Entomology, Ethics & Jurisprudence, Public Health, Preventive & Hygiene and Physical Diagnosis.

In addition, during the clinical phase, students undertake clinical rotations at the Veterinary Hospitals affiliated to the School of Veterinary Medicine. These clinical rotations include Large & Small Animal Medicine, Large & Small Animal Surgery, and Large & Small Animal Theriogenology.

Keeping view the importance of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Education the higher authorities of the University unanimously agreed to start composite DVM degree program. For this purpose the Department of Animal Health was created in 2004. The introduction of new degree program will broaden the job opportunity of our graduates both in public and private sectors, and will allow our students to compete with those of other universities.
Aims

To standardize uniform degree programs in Veterinary and Animal Husbandry over the entire country

To produce graduates with professional knowledge and skills compatible to jobs and development at the national and international level

To match the professional standards of degree programs in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences to those required by the national regulatory bodies

Establishment of this Department was a pre-requisite for the five years composite DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree replacing the previous BSc Hons AH degree program. The requirement for admission in the DVM is FSc Pre-Medical subjects. Those admitted in the program have been on top of the merit as compared to other disciplines of the university. Since it started in January 2004, the third semester (DVM second profession) is in progress with around 40 students. This department with others runs the new program jointly. The program has been supported and recognized by the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council. The department plans to launch postgraduate degree programs by the times the required facilities are established.

Teaching facilities

The Department of Animal Health created to provide teaching and laboratory facilities. In the initial stages, collaboration was sought to have our students’ access to the laboratories of Veterinary Research Institute and Veterinary Hospitals of the province. A mega project entitled “Strengthening of Teaching and Research Capabilities of Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences” has been approved from HEC Islamabad and its implementation has already been started since September 2004. The award of construction of buildings including academic block, veterinary clinics and artificial insemination centers, semen production unit and breeding center is in process. The University is making every effort to ensure the completion of the project within the target time (June 2007).

Future vision

The Department envisions introducing postgraduate specialized degrees in the Animal Health by the time the essential teaching and research facilities are established. The department has visible linkages with the farmers, industrialists and development organizations within the country and abroad. Recently, a consultative group on livestock industry has been proposed and farmers included in the Departmental Board of Studies.

Turn a love of animals into a lifetime career with our Veterinary Technology degree. In our associate’s and bachelor’s programs, students work hand-in-hand with doctors and veterinary technicians by performing lab tests, drawing blood, assisting in surgery, and caring for animals. With experience in working with domestic, exotic and farm animals of every shape and size, students are well-prepared for careers in veterinary hospitals and clinics.

Our associate in science degree in Veterinary Technology is one of seven programs in New York. This is a rigorous academic program with a strong emphasis on practical application. The program includes professional, liberal arts, and preceptorship (internship) requirements, as recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Classes are designed around the responsibilities of a Veterinary Technician, with core courses in Laboratory Animal Science, Small Animal Diseases and Nutrition, Farm Animal Restraint, and Veterinary Practice Management. Students also have the option to continue at Medaille for a Bachelor of Science degree in either Biology or Liberal Studies.

In 2001, Medaille College’s accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association was reconfirmed. This accreditation is recognized throughout the United States. Upon completion of the degree, students take a licensing exam to become certified as a Veterinary Technician. This exam is recognized in New York State and nationally. In the last 10 years, Medaille graduates have had a greater than 90% passing rate. Medaille graduates have experienced 100% job placement rates

Sheridan’s Veterinary Technician Program provides students with an excellent theoretical and practical education, enabling graduates to build and sustain highly rewarding careers providing medical care for animals, and working as members of a professional team in veterinary hospitals and laboratory settings. This program will appeal to students with experience related to animals. They must have a strong background in science and math and strong interpersonal communication skills. Due to the physical demands of the job, they should also possess good manual dexterity and have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 kg. Because of the unique nature of this program, it is recommended that before applying to the program you:
Interview a Registered Veterinary Technician
Obtain experience in a veterinary clinic
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Students will attend a co-op placement in an approved veterinary facility for 14 weeks between the second and third semesters of the program.
ADDITIONAL COSTS/WORKLOAD

Students should expect to spend approximately $800 – $1,000 on laboratory supplies and equipment, textbooks, lab coat and scrubs. Students can expect to spend 20 – 25 hours each week on assignments outside of their regularly scheduled classes. Due to the nature of the field, weekend and evening assignments are to be expected.

Description:
Veterinarians play a major role in the healthcare of pets, livestock, zoo animals, and sporting and laboratory animals. Some veterinarians work in livestock production and in research, broadening the scope of fundamental theoretical and applied knowledge. Others use their skills to protect humans against diseases carried by animals and conduct clinical research into human and animal health problems.

JCU’s School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences has offered the Bachelor of Veterinary Science since 2006. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to diagnose, treat and prevent disease in a wide range of animals including companion animals, farm animals, aquatic species and native fauna. In addition, students will acquire a thorough knowledge of animal production systems, particularly tropical animal husbandry and aquaculture.

The final year of the course is devoted to clinical and professional training and is delivered in a series of clinical rotations through veterinary hospitals, practices, laboratories and government agencies in Mackay, Townsville, Cairns, Charters Towers and Malanda. Graduates will be eligible for registration as a veterinarian.

Duration:
5 years full-time

Mode:
On campus (Internal), full time

Workload:
Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.

Type:
Undergraduate

Credit points:
120 credit points o

Intake:
February

Campus:
Townsville

Purpose: The curriculum will prepare the student for a career as a veterinary technician. Satisfactory completion of the curriculum will make the student eligible to take State Board and National Board examinations for certification as a veterinary technician. The curriculum is broad based and includes both practical and theoretical course work which prepares the student for employment in various areas of animal health care, including veterinary hospitals and research and diagnostic laboratories. There is a part-time online and a full-time on-site option.
Special Curriculum Admission Requirements: The Veterinary Technology program accepts 30 students each year to both the onsite program and the online program. To be admitted to the Veterinary Technology program, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
1. Admission to NOVA in the Veterinary Technology program must be at the Loudoun campus.
2. Be 18 years of age or older, or have assistant dean approval.
3. Satisfactory scores on NOVA placement tests for reading, writing, and mathematics.
4. Completion of one unit of high school level algebra or equivalent.
5. Completion of at least one unit of high school biology and one unit of high school chemistry.
6. Past academic achievement in the above course requirements must reflect a C or better. Deficiencies may be corrected in the College’s developmental program before entering the Veterinary Technology program.
7. A student may elect to take general education courses listed in the program’s curriculum prior to seeking acceptance to the Veterinary Technology program. These courses may be taken at any of the College’s campuses and may be transferred to NOVA from other accredited post-secondary institutions. A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better is required in all required general education courses taken preceding admission to the Veterinary Technology program, unless waived by the division dean upon the recommendation of the assistant dean.
8. Students seeking admission to the Veterinary Technology program must indicate if they are applying to the onsite or the online program. Applicants must arrange to have an interview with the assistant dean for the online program ONLY prior to entering the program.
9. Students must send separate copies of their transcripts to both Student Services Center at the Loudoun Campus and the Veterinary Technology Program:
Northern Virginia Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
1000 Harry Flood Byrd Hwy.
Sterling, VA 20164
10. Priority in the admissions process will be given to students currently working in the field, Virginia residents, students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher and who have completed support courses.
Responsibilities of Veterinary Technology Students: The following are responsibilities of students in the Veterinary Technology program:
1. Students in the Veterinary Technology program incur a variety of additional expenses. These include, but are not limited to, the cost of uniforms, rabies pre-exposure vaccinations, lab fees, accessories, and travel to clinical assignments. Students are also responsible for state licensure and national accreditation application and testing fees.
2. A strict dress code is required in the clinical setting. Students may be dismissed if they fail to comply with this dress code.
3. Students are required to complete learning experiences at local hospitals and/or other agencies. Students may be required to attend both day and/or evening clinical assignments.
4. Students must provide their own transportation to clinical assignments. Strict attendance is required at clinical sites.
5. While enrolled in clinical courses, students may not replace or take the responsibility of “qualified” staff in affiliated facilities. However, after demonstrating proficiency, students may be permitted to perform specified procedures under careful supervision. Veterinary Technology students may be employed in clinical facilities outside regular education hours provided that such work does not interfere with academic responsibilities.
Veterinary Technology Program Continuation Requirements: The following continuation requirements govern students in the Veterinary Technology program:
1. All courses in the program major must be completed with a grade of C or better before taking the next course in the sequence, unless waived by the division dean upon the recommendation of the assistant dean.
2. All courses in the major must be taken in the sequence prescribed in the NOVA Catalog, unless otherwise approved by the assistant dean.
3. Students must pass both the theoretical and the clinical/lab portions in order to pass a course.
4. Program faculty and clinical affiliates reserve the right to recommend, through appropriate channels, withdrawal of any student who either fails to exhibit safe performance or fails to adhere to prescribed clinical affiliate policies and procedures.
5. Satisfactory physical and mental health must be maintained for continuance in the program. Applicants must be free of any physical and/or mental condition which might adversely affect their acceptance or performances in the program. The College reserves the right to require medical examinations to verify continuing compliance.
Program Re-Enrollment Requirements: Any student who has voluntarily withdrawn or who has been withdrawn due to unsatisfactory academic or clinical performance may apply for re-admission the following academic year. Acceptance will be based upon space availability, successful fulfillment of any contingencies agreed to in writing at the time of withdrawal, and assistant dean approval. An interview and medical examination may be required.
Special Accreditation Status: Both the on-campus and online programs are fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Delivery Method Options: The program may be completed full-time on campus, or by program placement in the online program.
Online Veterinary Technology Program: Courses are internet based. Students will use class notes from the internet and textbooks for the didactic portion of the class. Students will participate in online class discussions and meet regularly with faculty online and by e-mail. Formal examinations will be taken at testing centers at the student’s local community college. Many methods of evaluation of clinical skills will be employed including: on-site evaluation by faculty and mentors, product evaluation (i.e. radiographs and blood slides, etc. done by student), videotaping, e-mail assignments, task list check-off, visits by college faculty, and student journals.
Special curriculum admission requirements (1-10 above) and Veterinary Technology Program Continuation requirements (1-5 above) also pertain to the online program.
The online program requires 3 years (8 semesters) for completion. Students enroll in two or three veterinary technology courses per semester for 8 semesters. Classes must be taken in sequence.
The following requirements apply to students in the online veterinary technology program in addition to the requirements listed for the on-campus program:
1. Students must work at an approved veterinary facility, an average minimum of 20 hours per week.
2. Students must have a veterinary mentor; this person must be a licensed veterinarian and will receive a certificate as an adjunct clinical professor after verification of credentials. The mentor will work with the student and NOVA faculty members to complete specific educational objectives with the student. Mentors will meet with the students on a regular basis and stay in touch with the college faculty by phone or e-mail. The mentor has the option of appointing an assistant mentor who must be another veterinarian or licensed technician to assist the student and sign off on clinical tasks as required for each course.
3. Students must attend the Loudoun Campus up to three times per semester for laboratory session and practical examinations.
Two Years Credits
1st Semester
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
MTH 126 Mathematics for Allied Health 2
SDV Elective 1
VET 105 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3
VET 111 Anatomy/Physiology of Domestic Animals 4
VET 116 Animal Breeds & Behavior 3
VET 211 Animal Diseases I 2
Total 18
2nd Semester
1CHM Elective 4
VET 121 Clinical Practices I 3
VET 131 Clinical Pathology I 3
VET 135 Anesthesia of Domestic Animals 2
VET 212 Animal Diseases II 2
2___ Social Science Elective 3
Total 17
3rd Semester
VET 290 Internship 4
Total 4
4th Semester
3___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
VET 122 Clinical Practices II 3
VET 132 Clinical Pathology II 3
VET 216 Animal Pharmacology 2
VET 221 Advanced Clinical Practices III 4
4PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1
Total 16
5th Semester
4PED/RPK Elective 1
VET 133 Clinical Pathology III 3
VET 217 Intro./Lab./Zoo/Wildlife Medicine 2
VET 235 Animal Hosp. Mgt. /Client Relations 3
VET 298 Seminar & Project 2
5SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication 3
Total 14
Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Veterinary Technology = 69.
1 Choose CHM 101, CHM 121, CHM 111, or other CHM courses approved by your faculty advisor.
2 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.
3 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
4 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 220, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
5 SPD 126 may be substituted.

UCD Veterinary medicine enjoys a long and proud tradition. For generations a large proportion of veterinary practitioners in Ireland have come through our MVB Programme, while other graduates have applied the knowledge and experience gained in our school throughout the world. We also have excellent programmes of education in veterinary nursing, specialist veterinary medicine, and graduate research.

The close ties which our students develop with staff as undergraduates translate into lasting links with our alumni. In 2002, UCD Veterinary Medicine received a major boost when we moved to our new, purpose-designed Veterinary Sciences Centre and Veterinary Hospitals on the UCD campus at Belfield, funded in part by generous donations from our graduates. We now justifiably count ourselves as among the “premier league” of vet schools in Europe.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and position on the campus of a major research-intensive university, and as part of the UCD College of Life Sciences, allows us to push back the frontiers of knowledge in veterinary research, thus advancing animal health, animal welfare, and human health. This research informs our educational programmes, ensuring that all of our students, whether studying to be veterinary nurses, veterinarians, veterinary specialists, or for advanced research degrees, recieve an excellent education.