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Veterinary

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More About this Degree
A doctorate degree is required of anyone wishing to practice in these fields of study. Two years of excellent preparation at Rend Lake College make it possible to complete the prerequisite coursework based on generalized requirements for program admittance. Students may earn a bachelor's degree in any major, but a science major allows considerable overlapping of requirements, making it easier for the student to reach both sets of requirements. Standard majors include biology, chemistry, psychology or a related topic. Students should select the university to which they intend to transfer as early as possible and follow the specific guidelines set forth by that institution. 
Courses
Total = 64 Hours
Fall Semester
CHE 1103 - Inorganic Chemistry (see prerequisites) 5 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I 3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1110 - Precalculus 5 Cr. Hrs.
SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology or PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 16 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
CHE 1104 - Inorganic Chemistry / Qual. Analysis 5 Cr. Hrs.
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1102 - Rhetoric and Composition II 3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1111 - Statistics or MATH 1121 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry 4-5 Cr. Hrs.
Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 18-19 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester
BIO 1101 - College Biology 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 2120 - Organic Chemistry or PHY 1101 - College Physics 5 Cr. Hrs.
PHIL 2101 - Logic 3 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 16 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
BIO 1104 - College Biology II 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 2121 - Organic Chemistry II or PHY 1102 - College Physics II 5 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 1 Cr. Hrs.
ECON 2101 - Principles of Economics I 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 14 Cr. Hrs.
Recommended Electives
MICR 1111 - Microbiology 4 Cr. Hrs.
ZOO 1105 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Cr. Hrs.
ZOO 1106 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Cr. Hrs.
HEA 1101 Health Education 2 Cr. Hrs.
Elective – Fine Arts / Humanities 3 Cr. Hrs.
Costs & How To Pay

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

  • Fall: July 15
  • Spring: December 15
  • Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Program Outcomes

Veterinary Assistant

1. Students will demonstrate a knowledge of the tools used in grooming.

2. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in a clinical setting as part of a team.

3. Students will demonstrate competence in written communication.

4. Students will demonstrate the necessary skills to handle, restrain and apply nursing techniques to small animals.

Occupational Certificate

Veterinary Assistant

The Veterinary Assistant certificate program prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed for a career working with animals in a variety of settings such as veterinary clinics, boarding kennels, grooming salons, pet shops and animal shelters.

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Courses
Total = 17 Hours
Fall Semester
OFTC 1234 - Communication in Technical Services 3 Cr. Hrs.
VET 1210 - Small Animal Nursing I 3 Cr. Hrs.
VET 1214 - Animal Grooming
or
SERV 1101 - Service Learning
3 Cr. Hrs.
VET 1215 - Animal Facilities Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
VET 1218 - Veterinary Practice Management 2 Cr. Hrs.
VET 2231 - Veterinary Technology Internship I 3 Cr. Hrs.
Costs & How To Pay

Costs for this program

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

  • Fall: July 15
  • Spring: December 15
  • Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

More about paying for college

 

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Transfer Information

Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond. 

Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.   

View our transfer guides and more about articulation agreements 

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Transfer Guides

We have guides that document a pathway between your degree at RLC and many universities.

Accreditation

Quality Education. Guaranteed.

Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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Allied Health Division

Phone: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1251

Email: ah_info@rlc.edu

Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Allied Health

Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Allied Health