# Registered Veterinary Technician (Certificate of Achievement)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Agriculture, Nutrition & Culinary Arts

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#### Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate of Achievement

This certificate prepares students for the California Veterinary Medical Board (CVMB) Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Licensing. Students must also complete the CVMB required clinic hours by working in a veterinary hospital/clinic. Upon completion of the required courses with at least a “C” or “P” (pass) grade in each course, the student will be eligible for a Certificate of Achievement.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply animal care procedures and skills required for employment and enhancement of opportunities and success in the veterinary/pet care industry.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to assess each patient and create a differential list of the possible causes for each condition presented.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to operate common imaging modalities used in veterinary medicine.

-   4\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to implement treatment programs and advise owners regarding aftercare for the patient.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate of Achievement: Complete all of the following** | | 20.5 |
| **Core Courses: Complete all of the following** | | 20.5 |
| ANSC B83 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | 4 |
| ANSC B84 | Small Animal Diseases | 1.5 |
| ANSC B85 | Large Animal Diseases | 1.5 |
| ANSC B86 | Pharmacology for Veterinary Technician | 1.5 |
| ANSC B87 | Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians | 3 |
| ANSC B88 | Surgery, Dental, Anesthesiology for Veterinary Technicians | 1.5 |
| ANSC B90 | Emergency Medicine, Surgery/Nursing Procedures for Veterinary Technicians | 2 |
| ANSC B92 | Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians | 2 |
| ANSC B94 | Caged Birds, Laboratory, and Exotic Animal Medicine | 2 |
| ANSC B96 | Radiology, Ultrasound, and Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Technology | 1.5 |