| Tecnología
Veterinaria
General
Information
The Bachelor in Veterinary Technology Program prepares students to
become Veterinary Technologists. The program provides the future
professional with the knowledge and specific skills necessary in
the field of veterinary technology, and helps develop those skills
necessary to successfully practice in the field. It is also expected
that, through coordination with other programs, a significant contribution
to animal disease prevention be made in benefit to the Puerto Rican
society.
This is a four-year program in which students study the first two
years at any accredited university and the last two years at the
Medical Sciences Campus. Upon completion of all requirements, students
receive the degree of Bachelor of Sciences in Veterinary Technology.
By means of innovative practices and an interdisciplinary approach,
the program prepares veterinary technologists who have a genuine
commitment to their profession. The graduate of the Veterinary Technology
Program will demonstrate the skills in the techniques required for
maintaining the health of animals. As a veterinary technologist,
the graduate of the program will be prepared to play an important
role in human health care by safeguarding food-producing animals
and by controlling animal diseases that may affect humans.
The Veterinary Technology Program is accredited by the American
Veterinary Medical Association since 1995.
Admission Requirements
In order to be considered for admission, applicants must meet the
following requirements:
· Two years of general courses and basic sciences are required
as stated below. For specific courses within each subject, please
contact the program.
Required
Courses
| English |
6
Semester Credit - Hours |
| Spanish |
6
Semester Credit - Hours |
| Social
Sciences |
6
Semester Credit - Hours |
| General
Biology |
6
Semester Credit - Hours |
| Organic
Chemistry |
8
Semester Credit - Hours |
| Pre-Calculus |
4
Semester Credit - Hours |
| General
Physics |
8
Semester Credit - Hours |
| Statistics |
3
Semester Credit - Hours |
| Electives |
9
Semester Credit - Hours |
| General
Chemistry |
8
Semester Credit - Hours |
| Total |
64
Semester Credit - Hours |
· Grade point average of at least 2.00 in all required courses.
· Obtain a grade point average of at least 2.00 in science and mathematics
courses.
· Interview with faculty members.
· Fluency in Spanish and knowledge and comprehension of English.
Microbiology courses are recommended. Applicants must have completed
the required 64 credits or finish the requirements during the summer
preceding the beginning of the program.
Course Descriptions
(Please click
here to download the course descriptions in PDF format)
Informative Sheet
(Please
click here to download the Informative Sheet of the Program)
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate, students must:
· Obtain a grade point average of at least 2.00 .
· Complete the program’s 130 credits-hours.
· Complete the degree within 5 years.
Program
Faculty
Dr.
Elizabeth Rivera
Dr. Melween Martínez
Dr. José Vientos
Prof. Carlos Ortiz
Prof. Ivette Medina
Prof. Luis Javier Santiago
Physical
Address
Medical Center Complex
Monacillo Area, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Medical
Sciences Campus Main Building, 10thFloor, Office #1060
Telephones
Director 758-2525, ext. 1051
Secretary 758-2525, ext. 1051- 1022
Fax 250-0536
Professional Links
American Veterinary Medical Association
http://www.avma.org
American
Journals of Veterinary Professions
http://www.avma.org/publications/default.asp
Care
for Animals
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/default.asp
Last Modified:
06/14/2010
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