AS to BS Veterinary Nursing Bridge Program

The AS to BS Veterinary Nursing Bridge Program builds upon an AS or AAS from an AVMA accredited program. This bridge program provides the opportunity for students to advance their career by earning a bachelor’s of science degree.

Wilson College offers a sound liberal arts foundation and three concentrations: veterinary biology, veterinary business management, and veterinary equi-assist. The veterinary biology concentration prepares the student for opportunities in clinical practice, education, research or industry. Although the concentration provides good preparation for entry to veterinary school, additional coursework is necessary to fulfill the prerequisites required for entrance. An academic adviser will assist students with course planning.

The second concentration in veterinary business management is intended for the student who plans to work in private veterinary practice. The graduate will be able to function as a supervisor or hospital manager, as well as a veterinary nurse. Since many of the requirements are met through this concentration, students may also wish to pursue a minor and certificate in entrepreneurship and small-business management.

The veterinary equi-assist concentration is designed for the student with an interest in working with an equine practitioner. Working under an equine veterinarian, the graduate will provide care to horses in their home environment.

The applicant’s transcripts will be evaluated to determine which liberal studies and concentration (biology, business management, or equi-assist) requirements must be completed. Students may transfer up to 72 total semester hours to Wilson College. A minimum of 120 semester hours, including both departmental and general college requirements, must be successfully completed to earn a bachelor’s degree. At least 24 of the final 30 semester hours must be completed at Wilson. At least 60 semester hours must be completed outside of any single discipline. A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 is required in all courses that constitute the major. Other requirements and regulations are published annually in the academic regulations.

Admission requirements:

Applicants must be credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses (CVT, CVN, LVT, or RVT) and meet the following requirements:

  • Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology/Nursing from a program accredited by the AVMA-CVTEA
  • Transcripts from all institutions
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • A minimum of 60 semester hours from an associate's degree Veterinary Technology/Nursing program with all VN coursework grades of “C” or better

 

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

VMT 115Introduction to Veterinary Nursing

3

VMT 209Infectious Diseases and Diagnostics

4

VMT 213Clinical Practices I

4

VMT 216Veterinary Anatomy/Physiology

5

VMT 217Non-Infectious Diseases and Nutrition

3

VMT 221Clinical Practices II

4

VMT 222Veterinary Radiology

2

VMT 313Veterinary Clinical Pathology

4

VMT 320Laboratory Animal Science

4

VMT 321Pharmacology I

4

VMT 322Pharmacology II

2

VMT 355Veterinary Internship

3

VMT 415Veterinary Surgical Nursing

4

VMT REVVeterinary Clinical Review

2

Concentrations

Concentration in Veterinary Biology

Required Courses

BIO 101General Biology I

4

BIO 102General Biology II

4

BIO 211Microbiology

4

CHM 101General Chemistry I

4

CHM 102General Chemistry II

4

CHM 201Organic Chemistry I

4

CHM 202Organic Chemistry II

4

MAT 103College Algebra

3

Two of the following:

Any 200- or 300-level biology course

CHM310Fundamentals of Biochemistry

3

CHM 318Biochemistry I

3

CHM 320Biochemistry II

3

 

VMT 270Topics in VMT

3

OR

VMT 370Topics in VMT

3

Concentration in Veterinary Business Management

Required Courses

ACC 105Financial Accounting

3

 

BIO 101General Biology I

4

AND

BIO 102General Biology II

4

OR

BIO 110Contemporary Biology

4

 

BIO 111Clinical Aspects of Microbiology

4

BUS 124Introduction to Management

3

BUS 220Entrepreneurship/Small Business Managemt

3

CHM 103Fundamentals of General Chemistry

4

CHM 104Fund. of Organic Chem. in Biological Sys

4

MAT 103College Algebra

3

PS 120American Government

3

VMT 340Veterinary Business Management

3

One of the following:

BUS 223Marketing Management

3

BUS 326Human Resource Management

3

Concentration in Veterinary Equi-Assist

Required Courses

BIO 101General Biology I

4

AND

BIO 102General Biology II

4

OR

BIO 110Contemporary Biology

4

 

BIO 111Clinical Aspects of Microbiology

4

CHM 103Fundamentals of General Chemistry

4

CHM 104Fund. of Organic Chem. in Biological Sys

4

EQS 110Intro to Equine Management

3

EFT 213Ground Training the Horse

3

EQS 225Equine Health Management

4

VMT 330Advanced Equine Techniques

4

VMT 417Equine Clinical & Surgical Practices

3