Veterinary Assistant, A.A.S.

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This program provides the knowledge and animal handling skills required to be an integral team player within veterinary practices, research facilities, or other animal-related facilities. Students will learn to recognize behavioral signs and to care for a patient’s basic needs under the direction of the veterinarian or designate. In addition, students will learn veterinary practice management skills including cleaning facilities and equipment, booking appointments, communicating with clients, and other receptionist duties. Students become skilled in the care and handling of small and large animals, as well as office management.

Term 1

AGRI 1101 - Agriculture First Year Seminar (3) FYS
ANSC 1010 - Introduction to Animal Science (4) MR
ANSC 1330 - Veterinary Practice Orientation (3) MR
ANSC 1350 - Veterinary Assistant Skills (2) GE
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3) CM

Total Credits: 15

Term 2

AGRI 1010 - Computer Technology in Agriculture (2) GE
ANSC 2320 - Livestock Health Management (2) MR
EQST 2520 - Equine Breeding (3) GE
GOV 0000 - U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions (3) GOV
HC 0000 - Human Condition (3) HC
QR 0000 - Quantitative Reasoning (3) QR

Total Credits: 16

Term 3

ANSC 2430 - Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals (4) MR
ANSC 1970-Clinical Internship (3) MR
CM 0000 - Communication (3) CM
PNW 0000 - Physical and Natural World (4) (4) PNW

Total Credits: 14

Term 4

ANSC 1100 - Artificial Insemination (2) GE
ANSC 2970-Animal Care Internship (clinical experience) (3) MR
GE 0000 - General Elective (7) GE
Complete one of the following:
ANSC 2020 - Feeds and Feeding (4) MR
EQST 1510 - Equine Nutrition (2) MR

Total Credits: 16

Minimum Credits for Degree = 60

Course Type Key

FYS=First Year Seminar* GOV=U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions* CM=Communications* QR=Quantitative Reasoning* PNW=Physical and Natural World* HC=Human Condition* CTY=Creativity* MR=Major Requirement ME=Major Elective GE=General Elective

*General Education Requirements

FYS 0000 First Year Seminar

GOV 0000 U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions

CM 0000 Communication

QR 0000 Quantitative Reasoning

PNW 0000 Physical and Natural World

HC 0000 Human Condition

CTY 0000 Creativity

The General Education courses and General Elective courses listed in the above sequence are recommended courses to fulfill the degree. Any changes to these courses should be discussed with an advisor.

**Remedial education courses may result in additional semesters of study.