Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective: develop in students the personal traits and professional skills needed to perform as competent entry-level Veterinary Technicians. The program provides students with knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, office management, examination techniques, radiologic, dental, and surgical procedures as they relate to veterinary care.
Competencies to be achieved:
VTT 222 – Food and Fiber Animal
VTT 224 – Diagnostic Imaging for Vet Techs
VTT 226 – Small Animal Nursing for Vet Techs
VTT 232 – Laboratory Animal Science
VTT 234 – Laboratory Procedures for Vet Techs
VTT 236 – Anatomy & Physiology for Vet Techs
VTT 242 – Dentistry Techniques
VTT 246 – Surgical Nursing for Vet Techs
VTT 252 – Exotic Animal Medicine & Nursing
VTT 254 – Equine Medicine & Nursing
VTT 256 – Emergency Procedures
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$20,141
C. Books: On Course Study Skills Plus Edition,3E,cen,class set,9781305397484
Veterinary Clinical Parasitology,9E,wiley,class set,9781119300779
Veterinary Hematology: Atlas of Common Domestic and Non-Domestic Species,3E,wiley,class set,9781119064817
Applied Communication for Healthcare ,2.1.2,fw,print,9798887943350
Clinical Anatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Technicians,4E,els,print,9780323793414
Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses & Technicians,4E,els,print,9780702084010
Laboratory Manual for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians,4E,els,wkbk,9780323793421
Mathematics for Veterinary Medical Technicians (Bundle Text & Workbook with Applications),3E,cap,bundle,9781594607295
McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians,10E,els,print,9780323722001
Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians,7E,els,print,9780323595384
Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians,6E,els,print,9780323760119
Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians ,6E,els,print,9780323680684
Cat Anatomy and Dissection Guide,1E,blue,print,9781599844213
Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine: Principles & Procedures,3E,els,print,9780323778169
Large Animal Clinical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians,5E,els,print,9780323877886
Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians,7E,els,print,9780323763707
Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians,6E,els,print,9780443110238
Mosby's Veterinary PDQ,4E,els,print,9780323881494
Small Animal Clinical Techniques,3E,els,print,9780323680271
Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians,4E,els,print,9780323673129
Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach,3E,els,print,9780323485272
*VetTechPrep Software - 60 Day Subscription,*Listed for program cost purposes only.
D. Supplies: Stethoscope
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: Julie Pate
jpate@pmi.edu 520-326-1600 ext. 31122
F. Program website:
https://pmi.edu/on-campus-programs/associate/veterinary-technician/
G. Additional information:
Background check not required for employment. Arizona State Veterinary Medical Board will inquire regarding convictions prior to approval for national and state board examination.
Felony drug convictions may not be eligible for employment.
H. Refund Policy:
https://pmi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pima_Medical-2024_2025-Catalog_volX-WEB.pdf p177
I. Credentials:
• Industry Recognized: YES AVMA
• Stackable: Yes VA transition to VTT
• Portable: NO
• Accredited Curriculum: YES
ABHES https://www.abhes.org
J. Credential Attainment Rate: 70%
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
77
Hours
79
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Pima Medical Institute, Tucson Campus
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Type of Attainment:
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Name of Credential
Associate of Applied Science Veterinary Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal Financial Aid
Refund Policy
Prorated on time enrolled less $100 cancel fee
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,631.00
In-State Tuition
$17,945.00
Other Fees
$360.00 360.00 Technology Fee 265.00 Background Ck/Drug Screen - external fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$17,945.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$205.00 Uniforms
Total In-State Program Cost
$20,141.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$20,141.00
