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Animal Health Technology
The program is approved by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Veterinary Medical Board. Graduates may become Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) upon passing an examination offered by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

Eligibility for enrollment in this program is determined by a special admission procedure. Interested persons should call the Special Programs Admissions Clerk in the Admissions Office (619) 388-2684. Course repetition in this program is not permitted.

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Certificate Associate in
Science
Associate in Science Degree*
Animal Health Technology
CoursesUnits
ANHL 100A, Animal Care and Management1.5
ANHL 100B, Advanced Animal Care and Management1.5
ANHL 105, Fundamentals of Animal Health Technology3
ANHL 105L, Fundamentals of Animal Health Technology2
ANHL 115, Veterinary Office Procedures2
ANHL 120, Comparative Physiological Anatomy4
ANHL 125, Veterinary Clinical Pathology3
ANHL 125L, Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory2
ANHL 135, Veterinary Pharmacology2
ANHL 205, Diseases of Domestic Animals3
ANHL 215, Veterinary Radiography3
ANHL 215L, Veterinary Radiography Laboratory1
ANHL 225, Animal Nursing Techniques and Anesthesiology3
ANHL 226A, Surgical Nursing Procedures Lab I1
ANHL 226B, Surgical Nursing Procedures Lab II1
ANHL 235A, Directed Clinical Practice2
ANHL 235B, Advanced Directed Clinical Practice2
ANHL 250, Introduction to Laboratory Animals3
BIOL 107, General Biology-Lecture and Lab4
BIOL 205, General Microbiology5
Total Units = 49

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*Note: An associate degree is awarded by the San Diego Community College District colleges in recognition of completion of a minimum of 60 units of specified requirements.
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