Registered Veterinary Technology
VTNE Stats:
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Licensing Exam Passage Rates Three-year Passage Rate: January 1, 2022-December 31, 2024 |
L.A. Pierce College |
United States and Canada |
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| Total number of graduates taking exam for the first time | 70 | 17,980 |
| Three year VTNE Pass Percentage for first time candidates | 80.00% | 62.34% |
| Last testing window passage rate (February 15, 2025-April 15, 2025) | 80.00% | 64.53% |
Program Information:
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY - Associate of Science Degree
Associate Degree requirements must be completed with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better.
Earning an AS degree in Veterinary Technology from Pierce College qualifies a student to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). The comprehensive scope of the Veterinary Technology major provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for employment as a Registered Veterinary Technician in many different capacities and settings. The curriculum integrates lecture classes with hands-on lab classes and outside clinical experiences, and meets or exceeds all American Veterinary Medical Association standards. Students are given ample opportunity to work with a wide variety of domestic animals here on campus. The coursework is separated into three categories: general education, entry-level, and advanced classes. Prior to being permitted to enroll in advanced classes, students must complete all prerequisites and submit prerequisite verification forms to the RVT Program Director. Students must earn at least a 鈥淐鈥 in all categories of classes. The advanced-level coursework can be completed in two years, (including summer sessions), but many students take longer to complete the program. The Veterinary Technology Major is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Academic counseling is strongly recommended prior to starting the RVT program. Please see the FAQ section below for more details.
Completing the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology does not necessarily meet the university-admission requirements for transfer. An Associate Degree is not a requirement for transfer to either the CSU or UC campuses. Private and out-of-state colleges and universities have unique transfer requirements. However, if you would like to transfer to a university and earn an associate degree, early educational planning can make this goal achievable. You should meet with a counselor early in your studies to develop an Educational Plan that fulfills both transfer requirements and associate degree requirements.
Students must complete one of the following General Education Plans:
- 麻豆破解传媒 GE 麻豆破解传媒 General Education Plan (21 units)
- CSU GE CSU GE Breadth Certification Plan (39 units)
- IGETC Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (34-37 units)
- Humanities - 3 units
- Health - 2 units
- PE - 1 unit
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (B1 and B2)
- English
- Math (intermediate algebra)
*It is strongly recommended that the English and Math requirements be met prior to beginning the Advanced-Level Program, as these skills will be utilized regularly.
- VETTECH 180 Animal Care Experience
- ANML SC 181A Field Work
- VETTECH 401 Intro to Vet Tech
- ANML SC 501 Principles of Animal Science
- ANML SC 510 Animal Health & Disease Control
- ANML SC 511 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
- ANML SC 512 Anatomy/Physiology of Animals Laboratory
- BIOLOGY 003 Introduction to Biology
- CHEM 051 Fundamentals of Chemistry
- MICRO 020 General Microbiology
- (In-Person Microbiology Lab Required for Veterinary Technology, Online Micro Lab is NOT accepted)
- VETTECH 410/411 Small Animal Nursing I Lecture and Lab
- VETTECH 412/413 Small Animal Nursing II Lecture and Lab
- VETTECH 435/436 Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Lecture and Lab
- VETTECH 420/421 Clinical Procedures I Lecture and Lab
- VETTECH 422/423 Clinical Procedures II Lecture and Lab
- VETTECH 424 Dentistry for Veterinary Technicians Lecture and Lab
- VETTECH 430/431 Clinical Pathology Lecture and Lab
- VETTECH 441 Lar