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Small logo The Bachelor of Technology in Veterinary Services Management constitutes the final two years of a 2+2 articulation program in which the first two years entail completion of a degree in veterinary Technology from an accredited program.

This degree serves to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to assume the position of a veterinary practice manager. Emphasis is placed on the student understanding business, accounting, hospital management, and ethics. Students will complete an internship concentrating on management and administration. The final two years of this program may be completed partially or entirely online.


Veterinary Services Management ~ BT

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  • Are prepared for entry-level management positions in veterinary hospitals or other animal-related businesses.
  • Will spend a semester in the field as an intern in a managerial capacity.
  • Will complete the course work required for certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification.

Career Opportunities:

  • Veterinary Hospital Management
  • Research Facility Management
  • Diagnostic Laboratory Management
  • Herd Health Management
  • Zoo Management
  • Wildlife Management

Admission Requirements:

The following requirements pertain to admission into the Junior year of the program. Requirements for the first year of the Veterinary Science Technology program may be found on that web page.
  • Graduation from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program.
  • Veterinary Technology license or license eligible through State Education Department.

Program Requirements (Curriculum 1672):

Semester V Credits

ACCT 101 Accounting Principles I 4
BSAD 201 Business Law I 3
BSAD 340 Management Communications 3
MATH 111 Survey of Mathematics OR
MATH 141 Statistics 3
  Liberal Arts Elective (GER) 3
  U/L Liberal Arts Elective (GER) 3
TOTAL CREDITS 19

Semester VI Credits

ACCT 102 Accounting Principles II 3
BSAD 215 Small Business Management 3
VSCT 301 Veterinary Hospital Management I 3
BSAD 310 Human Resource Management 3
HSMB 303 Occupational Health and Safety 3
TOTAL CREDITS 15

Semester VII Credits

HSMB 301 Public Health Issues 3
BSAD 301 Principles of Management 3
VSCT 302 Veterinary Hospital Management II 3
VSCT 308 Veterinary Services Mgt.Internship Orientation 1
VSCT 401 Issues & Perspectives in Veterinary Medicine* 3
  U/L Liberal Arts Elective (GER 3
TOTAL CREDITS 16

Semester VIII Credits

VSCT 408 Internship for Veterinary Services Management 12
HSMB 410 Senior Seminar 3
TOTAL CREDITS 15

* Fulfills writing intensive requirement

U/L=Upper Level Courses (300/400)
GER=General Education Requirement

NOTE: Veterinary Services Management has to meet 8 out of the 10 General Education Requirements.


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