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Veterinary Technician Option, Veterinary & Animal Science, A.S.

An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.

Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).

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$5,988

In-state tuition / yr

29%

Graduate on time

$34,858

Median earnings after

56%

Earn above HS-grad wage

Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.

Show how these courses transfer to:

0 transfer directly1 count as electives17 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)

Showing transfer outcomes to Fitchburg State University for 18 required courses at Holyoke Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 23 CREDITS

23 credits

Veterinary Math
MTH 130
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 44 CREDITS

44 credits

Principles of Animal Health Care
VET 140
Not offered this term
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Veterinary Medical Terminology
VET 145
Not offered this term
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Veterinary Practice Management
VET 147
Not offered this term
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Animal Diseases
VET 153
Not offered this term
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Veterinary Laboratory Procedures I
VET 160
Not offered this term
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Veterinary Laboratory Procedures II
VET 165
Not offered this term
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Animal Science Seminar
VET 202
Not offered this term
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Animal Nursing I
VET 247
Not offered this term
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Animal Nursing II
VET 248
Not offered this term
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Clinical Competency for Veterinary Technicians
VET 258
Not offered this term
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Animal Facilities Management
VET 261
Not offered this term
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Exotic Pets
VET 263
Not offered this term
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Veterinary Pharmacology
VET 264
Not offered this term
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Veterinary Radiology
VET 265
Not offered this term
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Reproduction and Large Animal Medicine
VET 268
Not offered this term
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Externship for Veterinary Technicians I
VET 282
Not offered this term
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Externship for Veterinary Technicians II
VET 283
Not offered this term
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TOTAL: 67 CREDITS

67 credits

This requirement is satisfied by a choice of courses the catalog doesn't list individually.

Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.