Registered Veterinary Technology (AS Degree S0105)

Natural Sciences Division
Degree S0105

The Registered Veterinary Technology Program, which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, is designed to enable students to prepare for a career in this essential and diverse profession. The program is unique in that most courses provide hands-on experience designed to give the student a combination of practical skills and technical knowledge. This program is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment following graduation. This degree is designed to prepare students for careers as Registered Veterinary Technicians who will work under the supervision of licensed private organizations including veterinary hospitals, research facilities, animal shelters, and other animal care agencies. Graduates of the program receive an Associate in Science Degree in Registered Veterinary Technology and are eligible to take the VTNE (Veterinary Technicians National Exam) leading to licensure as a Registered Veterinary Technician. 

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Required Courses, 1st year
AGHE 54Veterinary Office Procedures3
AGHE 64Veterinary Pharmacology3
AGHE 79Laboratory Animal Medicine and Care3
AGHE 83AWork Experience in Veterinary Technology 1, 22
AGHE 86Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals4
ASCI 1Animal Science3
ASCI 2Animal Nutrition3
ASCI 51Animal Handling and Restraint 23
ASCI 96Animal Sanitation and Disease Control3
Advanced Courses:
AGHE 60Medical Nursing and Animal Care 24
AGHE 61Animal Surgical Nursing 24
AGHE 62AClinical Pathology3
AGHE 62BClinical Pathology2
AGHE 65Veterinary Radiography 22
AGHE 83AWork Experience in Veterinary Technology 1,22
AGHE 84BApplied Animal Health Procedures 21
AGHE 85Seminar in Registered Veterinary Technology1
Required Electives
Choose three units from the following:3
Exotic Animal Management
Swine Production
Horse Production and Management
Sheep Production
Horse Ranch Management
Horse Hoof Care
Beef Production
Pet Shop Management
Canine Management
Feline Management
Tropical and Coldwater Fish Management
Reptile Management
Aviculture - Cage and Aviary Birds
Animal Breeding
Total Units49
1

Complete a total of four units of AGHE 83A.

2

Students must provide documentation of up-to-date rabies vaccination series or titer prior to being enrolled, as required by BP & AP 5210 and requirements mandated by American Veterinary Medical Association. The cost for two-dose rabies vaccination is approximately $850-$1,050 (prices are subject to change), and both doses are required. Instructions on submitting documentation are available at https://www.mtsac.edu/vettech/immunizations.html. Additional information available at CDC information and AVMA accreditation policies.


Registered Veterinary Technology Website

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

  • Be able to successfully perform all of the skills on the AVMA Task List.
  • Be able to successfully obtain an entry level position as a veterinary technician.
  • Be able to successfully pass the Veterinary Technician's National Exam (VTNE).

​Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
ASCI 1 Animal Science 3
ASCI 51 Animal Handling and Restraint 3
ENGL 1A Freshman Composition 4
AA/S SCNCE Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course 3
See RVT website for application information. See RVT website for application information.
Recommendation: Area B1: BIOL 1 1
 Units13
Winter Term 1
ASCI 2 Animal Nutrition 3
AA/S KINES Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course .5
 Units3.5
Spring Term 1
ASCI 96 Animal Sanitation and Disease Control 3
AGHE 86 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 4
AGHE 54 Veterinary Office Procedures 3
AA/S ARTS Area C-1 Arts Course 3
 Units13
Summer Term 1
AGHE 83A Work Experience in Veterinary Technology 1
SPCH 1A Public Speaking 4
 Units5
Fall Term 2
AGHE 79 Laboratory Animal Medicine and Care 3
AGHE 64 Veterinary Pharmacology 3
AA/S MATH Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req 3
AA/S USHIS Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course 3
 Units12
Winter Term 2
AA/S LIFE Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course 3
AA/S HUM Area C-2 Humanities Course 3
 Units6
Spring Term 2
AGHE 60 Medical Nursing and Animal Care 4
AGHE 84B Applied Animal Health Procedures 1
AGHE 62A Clinical Pathology 3
AGHE 83A Work Experience in Veterinary Technology 1
Completion: ASCI 1, 2, 51, 94, 96, 97, electiv 7
Apply for certificate: N0871 Animal Science Fund. 1
Submit certificate petition to AR via portal #45 5
ASCI 12 OR ASCI 14 OR ASCI 16 OR ASCI 18 OR ASCI 19 OR ASCI 30 OR ASCI 70 OR ASCI 71 OR ASCI 72 OR ASCI 73 OR ASCI 74 OR ASCI 76 OR ASCI 94 3
 Units9
Summer Term 2
AGHE 85 Seminar in Registered Veterinary Technology 1
AGHE 83A Work Experience in Veterinary Technology 1
 Units2
Fall Term 3
AGHE 61 Animal Surgical Nursing 4
AGHE 65 Veterinary Radiography 2
AGHE 83A Work Experience in Veterinary Technology 2
AGHE 62B Clinical Pathology 2
AA/S BEHAV Area D-2 Elective Course 3
Regist. Vet. Tech. (RVT), AS S0105 5
Submit petition to Admissions Records Submit petition to Admissions Records
 Units13
 Total Units76.5
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