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While most of these duties are performed in a laboratory setting, many are not. Veterinary technologists assisting small-animal practitioners usually care for companion animals, such as cats and dogs, but can perform a variety of duties with mice, rats, sheep, pigs, cattle, monkeys, birds, fish,and frogs. |  |  |  | Student Name: \u003Cbr>Grade:  \u003Cbr>School:   |  |  |\n| SUGGESTED COURSEWORK EXTENDED LEARNING EXPERIENCES |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Middle\u003Cbr>School | 8th | HS Courses: | (Local districts may list high school credit courses here) |  |  | Curricular Experiences: ***\u003Cbr>Health Occupations Students of America |  |  | Extracurricular Experiences:***\u003Cbr>Language Immersion Programs\u003Cbr>National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine |\n| \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>High School | 9th | Courses*: | English I\u003Cbr>Algebra I or Geometry\u003Cbr>Biology |  | World Geography Fine Arts\u003Cbr>Foreign Language I\u003Cbr>Physical Education or Athletics | Career Learning Experiences:\u003Cbr>Career Preparation Internship Job Shadowing Clinical Rotations\u003Cbr>Certifications\u003Cbr>Clinical Volunteer Work (local hospitals & medical facilities) |  |  | School Newspaper Student Council\u003Cbr>UIL Academic Competitions Yearbook\u003Cbr>Service Learning Experiences:\u003Cbr>Boy/Girl Scouts\u003Cbr>Campus Service Organizations Community Service Volunteer Medical Mission Trips\u003Cbr>Peer Mentoring / Peer Tutoring Special Olympics |\n|  |  | Career-Related Electives: | Principles of Health Science |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  | 10th | Courses: | English II\u003Cbr>Geometry or Algebra II\u003Cbr>Chemistry |  | World History Elective\u003Cbr>Foreign Language II\u003Cbr>Elective |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  | Career-Related Electives: | Medical Terminology and Pathophysiology |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  | 11th | Core Courses: | English III\u003Cbr>Algebra II or Pre-Calculus\u003Cbr>Physics |  | United States History Elective\u003Cbr>Foreign Language III **\u003Cbr>Professional Communications or Speech |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  | Related |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  | -\u003Cbr>Electives: | Health Science |  |  | COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES--HighSchool |  |  |  |\n|  | 12th | Core Courses: | English IV\u003Cbr>Pre-Calculus or Calculus\u003Cbr>4th Science |  | Government/Economics\u003Cbr>Elective\u003Cbr>Elective | Students should take Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), dual credit, Advanced Technical Credit (ATC), or locally articulated courses (Tech Prep), if possible. List those courses that count for college credit on your campus. |  |  |  |\n|  |  | Career-Related Electives: | Practicum in Health Science |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Postsecondary | How to Become a Veterinary Technologist or Technician\u003Cbr>Veterinary technicians may assist veterinarians with surgeries. There are primarily two levels of education and training for entry into this occupation: a 4-year program for veterinary technologists and a 2-year program for veterinary technicians. Typically, both technologists and technicians must take a credentialing exam and must become registered, licensed, or certified, depending on the state. |  |  |  |  | Carrer Options\u003Cbr>(Sample of reported job titles) |  |  | Professional Associations:\u003Cbr>• American Veterinary Medical Association\u003Cbr>• National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America\u003Cbr>• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science\u003Cbr>• American Association of Veterinary State Boards |\n|  |  | Texas Southmost College South Texas College Texas S","cbCaikgTYlTfkCe1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikgTYlTfkCe1","pdf",175257,"English","# Course Overview\n## Career Goal and O*NET Code\n## Suggested Coursework and Experiences\n## Middle School, High School, and Postsecondary Options\n# What Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Do\n## Duties and Responsibilities\n## Career Options and Associations","[{\"question\":\"What career goal and O*NET code does the plan reference for veterinary technologists?\",\"answer\":\"The plan lists the Career Goal (O*NET Code) as 29-2056 for veterinary technologists, describing clinical work under veterinarian supervision and performing medical tests for animals.\"},{\"question\":\"What education and training pathways are mentioned for entering this occupation?\",\"answer\":\"The material states there are primarily two levels: a 4-year program for veterinary technologists and a 2-year program for veterinary technicians, followed by a credentialing exam and registration/licensing/certification depending on the state.\"},{\"question\":\"What high school coursework categories are suggested across grade levels?\",\"answer\":\"The plan recommends English, math, science, and related electives such as health science and medical terminology/pathophysiology, along with foreign language and professional communication or speech courses.\"},{\"question\":\"Which professional associations are listed for veterinary technologists and technicians?\",\"answer\":\"The document lists associations including the American Veterinary Medical Association, National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, and American Association of Veterinary State Boards.\"}]","Veterinary Technologists - Course Overview and Pathways | PDF",1790575613,13]