NOVA Advising Sheet 2025-2026

Veterinary Technology, A.A.S.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Code: 1880

Two Years and a Half Credits
1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
2 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3
Choose One
CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry OR 4
CHM 111 General Chemistry I 4
Choose One
CST 110 Introduction to Human Communication OR 3
CST 126 Interpersonal Communication 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
MTH 133 Mathematics for Health Professions 3
Choose One
SDV 100 College Success Skills OR 1
SDV 101 Orientation to Healthcare 1
VET 105 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3
VET 111 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 4
VET 116 Animal Breeds and Behavior 3
VET 121 Clinical Practices I 3
VET 122 Clinical Practices II 3
VET 131 Clinical Pathology I 3
VET 132 Clinical Pathology II 3
VET 133 Clinical Pathology III 3
VET 135 Anesthesia of Domestic Animals 2
VET 211 Animal Diseases I 2
VET 212 Animal Diseases II 2
VET 214 Animal Dentistry 2
VET 216 Animal Pharmacology 2
VET 217 Introduction to Laboratory, Zoo, and Wildlife Medicine 2
VET 221 Advanced Clinical Practices III 4
VET 235 Animal Hospital Management and Client Relations 3
VET 290 Coordinated Internship: A Preceptorship in Veterinary Technology 4
Total Credits for Veterinary Technology, A.A.S. = 68

1 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. 

2 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives.