Veterinary Paramedics Degrees & Certificates
The Veterinary Paramedic Program prepares graduates for employment in zoological parks and aquariums, humane shelters, animal control centers, pet stores, kennels, stables and animal hospitals. The one-year program is divided into three semesters. New applicants are accepted each fall and spring semester.
Instruction includes classroom lectures, practical labs, field trips, and a preceptorship. The program is not intended for pre-veterinary medicine or to qualify a student as a registered veterinary technician. TASP requirements are not applicable.
For more information, e-mail Felicia Hill, felicia.hill@hccs.edu.
First Semester (14 hours)
| Course |
Title |
Credits
|
| VTHT 1413 |
Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
| VTHT 2201 |
Canine and Feline Clinical Management |
2 |
| VTHT 1233 |
Small Zoo and Wild Mammals |
2 |
| VTHT 2323 |
Veterinary Clinical Pathology I |
3 |
| VTHT 1371 |
Shelter Management |
3 |
Second Semester (13 hours)
| Course |
Title |
Credits
|
| VTHT 2331 |
Veterinary Clinical Pathology II |
3 |
| VTHT 2205 |
Equine Clinical Management |
2 |
| VTHT 1341 |
Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance |
3 |
| VTHT 1349 |
Veterinary Pharmacology |
3 |
| VTHT 1229 |
Large Zoo and Wild Mammals |
2 |
Third Semester (11 hours)
| Course |
Title |
Credits
|
| VTHT 1345 |
Veterinary Radiology |
3 |
| VTHT 2317 |
Exotic Animal Clinical Management |
3 |
| VTHT 1366 |
Practicum |
3 |
| VTHT 2205 |
Equine Clinical Management |
2 |
Veterinary Paramedic Specialty Certificates
Veterinary Paramedics can presently train for six specialty certifications:
- Zookeeper Health Technician
- Animal Shelter Technician
- Equine Health Therapist
- Avian Health Technician
- Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Veterinary Clinic
General Admissions Guidelines
- Attend a required information session
- College entrance exam
- Provide your high school transcript or GED scores
- Complete Veterinary Paramedic program application
- Submit an interview/questionnaire sheet
- If approved for admission, attend orientation/registration meeting
Send an e-mail with your name and phone number to Felicia Hill, felicia.hill@hccs.edu, to register for the Veterinary Paramedic information session.
Semester Tuition & Fees
Please call (713) 718-5519 for current tuition and fees.
Book Fees
Approximately $150 for the first semester and $35 for the second and third semesters
