Veterinary Technician Internship II.

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Students are required to participate in an off-site externship for 120 total hours at a facility of their choosing. Each facility must be pre-approved by the Veterinary Technology Program Director prior to the student starting their externship. Students may select an externship in any type of facility they please (i.e. large animal, emergency medicine, specialty medicine, marine life, research and exotics), but must be under direct supervision of a certified veterinary technician (CVT) or a DVM, unless otherwise decided by the Program Director. Each rotation will require a journal submitted at the end of the rotation while at the externship. Prior to completing the course, students are required to present an interesting case study in which they were involved during their externship. Offered during Spring and Summer semesters. Students must achieve a C+ or higher to progress in the course. Spring. Prerequisites: VTE 215 with a C+ or higher.