Associate of Science
Veterinary Assistant Option

   This option is provided for students who are interested in working in the field of veterinary care, in the capacity of assistants to a doctor of veterinary medicine or for students who are planning to pursue study/work in other areas of animal health care.
   The curriculum is designed to cover basic courses in agriculture, animal science, biology, chemistry and microbiology, as well as courses in humanities and social sciences. This program also requires work experience in a veterinary office setting.
  This option is designed for transfer into pre-veterinary medicine, to a limited degree and also to maintain the career flexibility in a variety of agriculture related bachelor’s degree programs.

Summary of Required Hours

1MATH 1810 will substitute if required by some senior institutions or professional programs.
2Students who seek an associate of arts or associate of science degree should take the history sequence required by the senior institution. To transfer to a Tennessee Board of Regents University, students should take a six-hour sequence in American History. One course in Tennessee History may be substituted for one course in American History. To transfer to a U.T. system institution, students should refer to the articulation agreement with that particular college.