Curricula and Textbooks
"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)
Veterinary Technology A.S. Degree
The Veterinary Technology Department offers majors in two areas of study. These are:
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, pet stores, 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 |
| Religion elective | 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 |
| VT109 Breeds, Behavior & Nutrition | 1 |
| VT111 Animal Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| History elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
| Summer Semester | Credits |
| VT210 Freshman Clinical Externship | 2 |
| Third Semester | Credits |
| BI206 Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians | 4 |
| CS105 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| VT104 Parasitology | 2 |
| VT208 Hematology | 3 |
| VT212 Animal Radiology | 2 |
| VT217 Small Animal Clinical & Emergency Procedures | 4 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
| Fourth Semester | Credits |
| VT102 Laboratory Animal Science | 3 |
| VT211 Animal Medicine | 3 |
| VT223 Clinical Chemistry & Urinalysis | 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 |
Laboratory Animal Science - Another Career Avenue
After six months of employment in a laboratory animal facility, graduates in Veterinary Technology are eligible to take the level one certification examination that is given by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). Successful completion of the examination certifies graduates as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technicians (ALAT). ALAT's are employed by biomedical research institutions to monitor animal health, maintain records, assist research scientists and maintain animal facilities. Students directed toward laboratory animal science may begin completion of the six month work requirement during the summer after the freshman year and during the sophomore externship experience.
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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 |
| VT109 Breeds, Behavior & Nutrition | 1 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| 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 | 68/70 |
Academic Policy
Students must attain a grade of "C" or better in all Veterinary Technology courses and specialized science and mathematics courses including, but not limited to; Core Math, BI 204, CH 101 and BI 206. 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 receives a "D" or "F" in a repeated veterinary technology, science or math courses will be dismissed from the Program. Students who fail to maintain a 2.0 average in their area of specialization incurs 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 may not begin their externship (VT 229) 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.