Veterinary Technology Sonographer Certificate (VT11)
The Veterinary Technology Sonographer certificate program will provide the skills needed for a Veterinary Technician or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to produce sonographic images of the small animal. This will extend the abilities of the veterinarian to provide advanced diagnostics to patients.
The Veterinary Technician Assistant technical certificate program provides educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in an entry-level position in veterinary assisting. Graduates are able to assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing quality animal healthcare including obtaining and recording patient information, preparing patients, instruments and equipment for surgery; collecting samples and performing certain laboratory procedures; dressing wounds; assisting in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures; exposing and developing diagnostic radiographs; communicating with animal owners; and feeding and caring for animals.
All students in the Veterinary Technology program are required to be vaccinated against Rabies. Proof of vaccination must be shown by the beginning of VETT 1000 – Veterinary Technology and VETT 1010 – Introduction to Veterinary Technology. The rabies vaccine protocol consists of three injections, one injection per day on day 0, day 7, and day 21 or 28. The vaccine can be obtained by a primary care physician, a participating county health department, and/or other vaccination clinic. The program faculty has a list of local rabies vaccine providers. Additional information can be found here
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this program are prepared to work with veterinarians.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Applicants must meet ONE of the following:
- Be a graduate of the diagnostic medical sonography program
- Obtained a diploma or degree from an accredited VETT program
- Be a licensed DVM
- Be currently enrolled in VETT program and have completed the Vet Assistant courses
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
64 |
70 |
NA |
57 |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
236 |
249 |
NA |
245 |
| Compass |
79 |
62 |
NA |
37 |
| SAT |
17 |
17 |
NA |
21 |
| SAT |
290 |
290 |
NA |
380 |
| ACT |
16 |
14 |
NA |
17 |
| ASSET |
42 |
41 |
39 |
42 |
| PSAT |
17 |
17 |
NA |
21 |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
NA |
145 |
Veterinary Technology Sonographer Curriculum
The curriculum for the Veterinary Technology Sonographer certificate program is designed for the semester system. To earn the certificate, students must earn a minimum of 9 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 195 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (9 Credits)
| VETT 1060 | Animal Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| VETT 2410 | Principles of Sonography for Veterinary Medicine | 1 |
| VETT 2430 | Veterinary Sonographic Imaging | 4 |
NOTE: “C” or higher grade is required for all the above courses.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $900
Fees ($370 per semester): $740
Books/Supplies: $300
Uniform Costs: Approximately $50
Course Supply Fees:
- VETT 1060 Animal Anatomy & Physiology: $50
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)