Program of Study

Veterinary Technology - Bachelor of Applied Science

School of Veterinary Technology

VETTC-BAS

Program Leadership Information
Dr. Cynthia Grey
Academic Chair
grey.cynthia@spcollege.edu
727-302-6724

Dr. Natavia Middleton
Dean
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
727-398-8288

Program Summary

This program is offered as a Fully Online program. The Veterinary Technology (VETTC-BAS) program provides a terminal degree opportunity for veterinary technicians. This program offers specialized tracks in clinical techniques and hospital management and is designed to build on the technical skills acquired in the AS Veterinary Technology program. The curriculum provides in-depth knowledge in subject areas critical for veterinary technicians to be highly capable and contributing members of the profession.

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.

If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Interpret veterinary research, pharmacological documents, and hospital safety protocols.
  2. Identify distinctions between the veterinary technology profession in other countries and the profession in the United States.
  3. Serve as a change agent in the veterinary technology profession by applying critical thinking skills.
  4. Distinguish between leadership in patient care and supporting patient care through the synthesis of veterinary nursing plans.
  5. Communicate effectively as a veterinary professional in oral and written form.
  6. Solve practice management concerns through the application of content knowledge and demonstrating leadership.
Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Admission Guides outline criteria specific to each program, including course requirements, GPA and the application process.

Graduation Requirements

All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C".

GENERAL EDUCATION: All students must complete the 36 credit general education requirement in order to graduate from this program. A.S. degree holders may need to complete an additional 15-21 general education credits to complete the thirty-six (36) credit hour general education requirement.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: If you have not completed two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.A.S. program.

CIVIC LITERACY: As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE). 

Program Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
AA Degree transferrable coursework: 37 credits
Credits 37
37
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
State Mandated Prerequisites
Credits  

There are no State Mandated Prerequisites at this time. 

 
ADMISSIONS COURSES
Lower Division Veterinary Technology tranferrable coursework: 41 credits
Credits 41
41
MAJOR CORE COURSES
CORE COURSES (Complete 18 credits)
Credits 18
ATE 3052 *
Veterinary Technology: From Success to Safety (Active)
3
ATE 3515
Legal & Ethical Issues in Veterinary Technology (Active)
3
ATE 3615
Veterinary Pharmacology (Active)
3
ATE 4854
Leadership in Veterinary Technology (Active)
3
ATE 4940
Veterinary Technology Capstone Practicum (Active)
6
*ATE 3052 has replaced ATE 3100, ATE 3200 and ATE 3744.
SUBPLAN
Select ONE subplan from below (Complete 24 credits)
Credits 24
SUBPLAN CORE COURSES
A. CLINICAL TRACK (Complete 12 credits)
Credits 0
ATE 3605
Small Animal Nutrition (Active)
3
ATE 3617
Companion Animal Diseases (Active)
3
ATE 4701
One Health and the Veterinary Technologist (Active)
3
ATE 4637
Advanced Veterinary Nursing: Patient Care for Hospice, Hospitalized and Surgical Patients (Active)
3
SUBPLAN ELECTIVE COURSES
A. CLINICAL TRACK (Select 12 credits)
Credits 0
ANS 3006
Introduction to Animal Science (Active)
3
ANS 3440
Principles of Animal Nutrition (Active)
3
ATE 3316
Finance for the Veterinary Manager (Active)
3
ATE 3344
Supervision in the Veterinary Hospital (Active)
3
ATE 3410
Dental Techniques in Veterinary Technology (Active)
3
ATE 3510
Understanding the Human-Animal Bond (Active)
3
ATE 3621 *
Integrative Veterinary Nursing (Active)
3
ATE 3803
Teaching Techniques for Veterinary Technicians (Active)
3
ATE 4051
Advanced Veterinary Behavior (Active)
3
ATE 4317
Veterinary Hospital Management (Active)
3
ATE 4319
Veterinary Hospital Marketing (Active)
3
ATE 4711
Emergency and Critical Care (Active)
3
ATE 4850
Communication & Professionalism in Veterinary Nursing (Active)
3
*ATE 3621 updated per SCNS; this course previously had a course number of ATE 3601.
SUBPLAN CORE COURSES
B. HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT TRACK (Complete 12 credits)
Credits 0
ATE 3316
Finance for the Veterinary Manager (Active)
3
ATE 3344
Supervision in the Veterinary Hospital (Active)
3
ATE 4317
Veterinary Hospital Management (Active)
3
ATE 4850
Communication & Professionalism in Veterinary Nursing (Active)
3
SUBPLAN ELECTIVE COURSES
B. HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT TRACK (Select 12 credits)
Credits 0
ANS 3006
Introduction to Animal Science (Active)
3
ANS 3440
Principles of Animal Nutrition (Active)
3
ATE 3410
Dental Techniques in Veterinary Technology (Active)
3
ATE 3510
Understanding the Human-Animal Bond (Active)
3
ATE 3605
Small Animal Nutrition (Active)
3
ATE 3616
Small Animal Nursing (Active)
3
ATE 3617
Companion Animal Diseases (Active)
3
ATE 3621 *
Integrative Veterinary Nursing (Active)
3
ATE 3658
Anesthesia and Surgical Nursing (Active)
3
ATE 3803
Teaching Techniques for Veterinary Technicians (Active)
3
ATE 4051
Advanced Veterinary Behavior (Active)
3
ATE 4319
Veterinary Hospital Marketing (Active)
3
ATE 4711
Emergency and Critical Care (Active)
3
*ATE 3621 updated per SCNS; this course previously had a course number of ATE 3601.
SUBPLAN CORE COURSES
C. COMBINED CLINICAL AND HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT TRACK (Select 24 credits)
Credits 0
SUBPLAN ELECTIVE COURSES
C. COMBINED TRACK: Clinical Electives (Select 6 credits)
Credits 0
ATE 3605
Small Animal Nutrition (Active)
3
ATE 3617
Companion Animal Diseases (Active)
3
ATE 4701
One Health and the Veterinary Technologist (Active)
3
ATE 4637
Advanced Veterinary Nursing: Patient Care for Hospice, Hospitalized and Surgical Patients (Active)
3
SUBPLAN ELECTIVE COURSES
C. COMBINED TRACK: Hospital Management Electives (Select 6 credits)
Credits 0
ATE 3316
Finance for the Veterinary Manager (Active)
3
ATE 3344
Supervision in the Veterinary Hospital (Active)
3
ATE 4317
Veterinary Hospital Management (Active)
3
ATE 4850
Communication & Professionalism in Veterinary Nursing (Active)
3
SUBPLAN ELECTIVE COURSES
C. COMBINED TRACK: General Electives (Select 12 credits)
Credits 0
ANS 3006
Introduction to Animal Science (Active)
3
ANS 3440
Principles of Animal Nutrition (Active)
3
ATE 3316
Finance for the Veterinary Manager (Active)
3
ATE 3344
Supervision in the Veterinary Hospital (Active)
3
ATE 3410
Dental Techniques in Veterinary Technology (Active)
3
ATE 3510
Understanding the Human-Animal Bond (Active)
3
ATE 3605
Small Animal Nutrition (Active)
3
ATE 3617
Companion Animal Diseases (Active)
3
ATE 3621 *
Integrative Veterinary Nursing (Active)
3
ATE 3803
Teaching Techniques for Veterinary Technicians (Active)
3
ATE 4051
Advanced Veterinary Behavior (Active)
3
ATE 4711
Emergency and Critical Care (Active)
3
ATE 4317
Veterinary Hospital Management (Active)
3
ATE 4319
Veterinary Hospital Marketing (Active)
3
ATE 4850
Communication & Professionalism in Veterinary Nursing (Active)
3
ATE 4701
One Health and the Veterinary Technologist (Active)
3
ATE 4637
Advanced Veterinary Nursing: Patient Care for Hospice, Hospitalized and Surgical Patients (Active)
3
*ATE 3621 updated per SCNS; this course previously had a course number of ATE 3601.
Total: 120
Notes
Fully Online.