Pierce College

Veterinary Technology

And

PRE-VETERINARY

Programs

Pierce College Registered Veterinary Technician Program

RVT Coursework

Examples of These Include:Small Animal Nursing I & IIClinical Procedures I & IIVeterinary Clinical PathologyTopics in Veterinary Technology

Veterinary RadiologyClinical Experience for Veterinary

TechniciansLaboratory Animal CareLarge Animal Nursing

Hands on Training

Examples Include:

Dental Prophylaxis and Extraction

Anesthetic Protocols, Induction, and Monitoring

Surgical Nursing, Including Instrumentation, Suturing Techniques and Application of Casts and Splints

Radiography and Radiation Safety

Diseases and Nursing of Animals, Including Zoonotic Diseases and Emergency Veterinary Care

The Pierce College Registered Veterinary Technology Program

Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association

The program is well equipped for this specialized education with the equivalent of a small veterinary teaching clinic on the premises

The program is experience oriented, with lecture classes complementing hands-on laboratory work

Small Animal Medicine

Equine Medicine

Zoo and/or Wildlife Medicine

The Pierce College Farm

Goat quintuplets born April 7, 2010

Student Clubs

RVT Club:

Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm / AG 4100

Pre-Veterinary Club:

Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm / AG 4100

For More InformationPlease Contact:

Ms. Liz White, RVT Program Director

WhiteEG@piercecollege.edu

818-719-6497

Dr. Leland Shapiro, Pre-Veterinary Science Program Director

ShapirLS@piercecollege.edu

818-710-4254