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The Vet Tech program is great because Manor's on-campus laboratories allow me to get hands-on experience with small and large animals." (2006 graduate)

Curricula

Veterinary Technology A.S. Degree

The Veterinary Technology Department offers majors in two areas of study. These are:

• Veterinary Technology
• Pre-Veterinary Science Transfer Major.

Veterinary Technology Major

The Veterinary Technology major, is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and prepares students for careers in a wide range of animal related fields. Graduates may become certified as Veterinary Technicians upon successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination, which is offered in Harrisburg in January and June of each year.

Certified Veterinary Technicians are employed by veterinary practices, biomedical research facilities, wildlife rehabilitation centers, pharmaceutical companies, universities and government agencies. Duties include all aspects of the care and treatment of animals other than diagnosis, prescription and surgery. Click here for Information About Veterinary Technology

Course Sequence for Veterinary Technology Major:

First Semester	Credits
EN101 Fundamentals of Composition I	3
VT103 Introduction to Veterinary Technology and Practice Management	2
VT105 Large Animal Clinical & Emergency Procedures	3
VT110 Animal Anatomy & Physiology I	4
Mathematics Elective (MH102 recommended)	3
Computer Science (CS105 or CS106)	3
Total Credits	18
Second Semester	Credits
CH101 Fundamentals of Chemistry	4
EN102 Fundamentals of Composition II	3
PL100 Philosophy & The Human Condition (Must be taken concurrently with EN102)	3
VT112 Breeds and , Behavior	1
VT113 Animal Nutrition	1
VT111 Animal Anatomy & Physiology II	4
VT104 Parasitology	2
Total Credits	18
Summer Semester	Credits
Summer Elective: History Elective	3
Third Semester	Credits
BI206 Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians	3
VT208 Hematology	3
VT212 Animal Radiology	2
VT217 Small Animal Clinical & Emergency  Procedures	4
VT227 Animal Medicine I	2
Religion Elective	3
Total Credits	17
Fourth Semester	Credits
VT102 Laboratory Animal Science	3
VT204 Small Animal Dentistry	1
VT223 Clinical Chemistry & Urinalysis	2
VT228 Animal Medicine II	2
VT226 Animal Surgery (must be taken concurrently with VT 218)	3
VT218 Pharmacology/Anesthesiology	3
Social Science Elective	3
Total Credits	17
Fifth Semester	Credits
VT229 Sophmore Clinical Externship - 12 weeks	12
Veterinary Technology Major ….. Total Credits	85

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The Pre-Veterinary Science Transfer curriculum offers a solid foundation in mathematics, and science to students who wish to pursue a Bachelors degree. After two years of study at Manor College, students receive an Associate in Science degree, and can then transfer to a four year college.  This major is designed to support students who ultimately plan to attend Veterinary Medical School after completing four-years of undergraduate study. 

Suggested Course Sequence for Animal Science Transfer Major:

First Semester	Credits:
BI101 Biology I	4
CH101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I	4
EN101 Fundamentals of Composition I	3
Mathematics Elective	3
VT103 Introduction to Veterinary Technology & Practice Management	2
VT112 Breeds and , Behavior	1
VT113 Animal Nutrition	1
Total Credits	18
Second Semester	Credits
BI102 Biology II	4
CH102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II	4
EN102 Fundamentals of Composition II	3
PL100 Philosophy and the Human Condition (concurrently with EN102)	3
History elective	3
Total Credits	17
Third Semester	Credits
CS105 Intro to Microcomputer Applications	3
VT110 Animal Anatomy & Physiology I	4
Social Science Elective	3
Science or Math elective (Organic Chem. I, Physics I or Calculus I recommended)	7/8
Total Credits	17/18
Fourth Semester	Credits
VT111 Animal Anatomy & Physiology	4
Science or Math elective (Organic Chem. II, Physics II, or Calculus II recommended)	7/8
Religion elective	3
Social Science elective	3
Total Credits	17/18
Animal Science Transfer Major ….. Credits	69/71

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Academic Policy

Students must attain a grade of “C” or better in all Veterinary Technology courses and specialized science and mathematics courses. Any student with a final grade of “D” or “F” in any one of these courses will be required to repeat the course. A student who fails a repeated veterinary technology, science or math course may be dismissed from the Program. In addition, students who fail to main­tain a 2.0 average in Veterinary Technology, science, and math courses incur probationary status. Students with a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 in veterinary technology, science and mathematics courses for two successive semesters will be dismissed from the Program.

Students in the Veterinary Technology major may not begin the sophomore clinical extern­ship (VT229) unless a GPA greater than 2.2 is obtained in all veterinary technology, science and mathematics courses. In addition, a grade of “D” or “F” in two or more externship rotations will result in dismissal from the Program. Dismissal from an externship site because of incompetence qualifies as a failure. This applies to all veterinary technology students regardless of the date when matriculation was initiated.