Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionAVMA 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 (800) 248-2862 AVMA Accredited Programs (https://www.avma.org/education/ accreditation/programs/veterinary-technology-programs- accredited-avma-cvtea#california) Degrees and Certificates Offered A.S. in Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technology Certificate Dean Kris Hubbard Department Liaisons Dave Andrews, Department Chair Phone (916) 691-7551 Email andrewd@crc.losrios.edu Associate Degree A.S. in Veterinary Technology CRC's Veterinary Technology Associate of Science Degree program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). The program offers a rigorous and rewarding academic curriculum along with ample hands-on experience. Veterinary Technicians work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian assisting in a variety of tasks including collection of laboratory specimens and performing laboratory procedures; providing specialized nursing care; preparing animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery; assisting in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures; exposing and developing radiographs (X-rays); advising and educating animal owners; supervising and training practice personnel; and performing dental prophylaxes. Most veterinary technicians work in private veterinary practices, but they may also work in biomedical research, military service, food safety inspection, teaching, zoo animal and wildlife care, diagnostic laboratory support, veterinary supply sales, animal control and humane society animal care, and drug and feed company technical service and sales. (source: AVMA.org) RVTs are trained professionals who have passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and who have subsequently obtained licensure. The CRC Veterinary Technology program is not intended to be a pre-veterinary program for students who want to pursue a doctorate degree to become a veterinarian. CRC counselors are available to help students navigate their choice of program. CRC's Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and upon earning an A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology, graduates are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). Most states, including California, require official licensing or certification of veterinary technicians. To become a licensed RVT in California, graduates earning the A.S. degree must: � Pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination � Obtain fingerprint clearance (Live scan) and pass a background check � Pay licensing fees to the California Veterinary Medical Board. (More information can be found at vmb.ca.gov) Program highlights include: � Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association for over 50 years. � Long-tenured, approachable, and knowledgeable faculty and staff � Affordable community college program � Well-equipped facilities � Diversity of animal species available for instruction � Collaboration with UC Davis for large animal instruction � Outdoor exercise and enrichment area for dogs � Enthusiastic and supportive student body � Excellent pass rates on the VTNE � � � 570 Veterinary Technology 2025-2026 Official Catalog COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE PROGRAM SCHEDULE (A.S. Degree): Students must follow the program schedule in order and must pass all courses in each semester with a "C" or better to advance to the next semester. Each VT course is offered once per year in either the spring or fall semester. A student's progress will be delayed by one year if a course is missed or must be repeated. * SEMESTER 1 (Fall): VT 100, VT 111 * SEMESTER 2 (Spring): VT 110, VT 113, VT 152 * SEMESTER 3 (Summer): VT 298** * SEMESTER 4 (Fall): VT 120, VT 122, VT 126, VT 298** * SEMESTER 5 (Spring): VT123, VT 130, VT 131, VT 134 **VT 298 Work Experience: All students must complete 300 hours of work experience at a program-approved veterinary facility. VT 298 is only offered in the summer and fall semesters and is open to students progressing into their second year of the program. All students are required to spend a minimum of 6 hours per week during assigned shifts to care for the colony animals on campus. Shifts are scheduled outside of regular class time. Animal care shifts will be scheduled on weekends and holidays as well as semester breaks. Degree Requirements Course Code Course Title Units First Year (Fall): 