A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- A.S.
- Credential class
- ceterms:AssociateDegree
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 482565
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_482565_e97a218d
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Arts & Science Electives
40 items
- Online and Hybrid LearningNot resolved to a course
- Strategic PlanNot resolved to a course
- Accreditation StatementNot resolved to a course
- General InformationNot resolved to a course
- Financial AidNot resolved to a course
- Business and Community ServicesNot resolved to a course
- English as a Second Language (ESL)Not resolved to a course
- Glossary of Academic Policies, Procedures, and TermsNot resolved to a course
- Administration & FacultyNot resolved to a course
- Apply NowNot resolved to a course
- Student HandbookNot resolved to a course
- My HCC FavoritesNot resolved to a course
- Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Share this PageNot resolved to a course
- Facebook this Page (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Tweet this Page (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Print (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- Help (opens a new window)Not resolved to a course
- College Catalog 2026-2027Not resolved to a course
- Jennifer York, 413.552.2459, jyork@hcc.eduNot resolved to a course
- PROGRAM OVERVIEWNot resolved to a course
- PROGRAM OUTCOMESNot resolved to a course
- Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:Not resolved to a course
- assist in the practice of veterinary medicine under the direction and supervision of veterinariansNot resolved to a course
- apply appropriate techniques in performing animal restraint and careNot resolved to a course
- utilize, operate, and maintain medical instruments and equipmentNot resolved to a course
- exhibit knowledge of pharmacological substances and maintenance of a pharmacyNot resolved to a course
- fill, properly calculate, label, and dispense prescription medicationNot resolved to a course
- prepare and assist in surgery and demonstrate knowledge of common surgical proceduresNot resolved to a course
- perform dental prophylaxis and assist with dental proceduresNot resolved to a course
- calculate and administer anestheticsNot resolved to a course
- properly maintain patients under anesthesia and monitor the recovery of patientsNot resolved to a course
- collect laboratory samples and specimens through venipuncture, fecal collection, cystocentesis, and skin scrapingNot resolved to a course
- use appropriate techniques for collection, handling, and identification of specimensNot resolved to a course
- follow oral and written instructionsNot resolved to a course
- report results and keep accurate records according to established proceduresNot resolved to a course
- demonstrate the ability to communicate appropriately with clientsNot resolved to a course
- perform radiographic imaging techniquesNot resolved to a course
- retain composure and efficiency under stressNot resolved to a course
- demonstrate initiative, such as offering assistance with other tasks when assigned tasks are completedNot resolved to a course
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 23 CREDITS
6 items
- As published: “ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “HIS 121(C) - History of Animal Advocacy in the United States, 1865-Present Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “MTH 130 - Veterinary Math Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “VET 133(E) - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals I Credit(s): 4”4
- As published: “VET 134(E) - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals II Credit(s): 4”4
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 44 CREDITS
17 items
- As published: “VET 140 - Principles of Animal Health Care Credit(s): 1”
- As published: “VET 145 - Veterinary Medical Terminology Credit(s): 1”1
- As published: “VET 147 - Veterinary Practice Management Credit(s): 3”3
- As published: “VET 153 - Animal Diseases Credit(s): 4”4
- As published: “VET 160 - Veterinary Laboratory Procedures I Credit(s): 4”4
- As published: “VET 165 - Veterinary Laboratory Procedures II Credit(s): 4”4
- As published: “VET 202 - Animal Science Seminar Credit(s): 1”1
- As published: “VET 247 - Animal Nursing I Credit(s): 4”4
- As published: “VET 248 - Animal Nursing II Credit(s): 4”
- As published: “VET 258 - Clinical Competency for Veterinary Technicians Credit(s): 2”2
- As published: “VET 261 - Animal Facilities Management Credit(s): 1”1
- As published: “VET 263 - Exotic Pets Credit(s): 2”2
- As published: “VET 264 - Veterinary Pharmacology Credit(s): 4”4
- As published: “VET 265 - Veterinary Radiology Credit(s): 2”2
- As published: “VET 268 - Reproduction and Large Animal Medicine Credit(s): 2”2
- As published: “VET 282 - Externship for Veterinary Technicians I Credit(s): 2”2
- As published: “VET 283 - Externship for Veterinary Technicians II Credit(s): 3”3
Source. DeVry University-North Carolina, catalog Catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.hcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=1538. Captured page pages/0071.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.