Assistant Animal Laboratory Technology

About

The mission of the Assistant Animal Laboratory Technology (AALT) Program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as technicians in a choice of two animal care career paths: Companion animals in a veterinary hospital or diagnostic laboratory setting, or Lab animals in a biomedical research facility setting.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day
Credentials Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees
Textbook/Supplies Cost

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Cage Wash Technician432Certificate
Animal Caretaker864Certificate
Assistant Animal Laboratory Technician1296Diploma

Campus Locations

Main Campus
550 Alabama Ave.
Memphis, TN 38105

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
Veterinary terminology and related math
Basic anatomy and physiology
Animal welfare regulations
Occupational health and safety
Research facilities and equipment
Hygiene and sanitation
Feed and nutrition
Second Trimester: 
Species-specific information
Animal husbandry and recordkeeping
Genetics and breeding
Animal diseases and treatments
Animal health surveillance
Third Trimester: 
Technical skills and procedures
Diagnostic techniques
Veterinary pharmacology and anesthesia
Asepsis and the surgical environment
Verbal and written communication skills
Employability skills
Clinical - Technical

Instructors

Taylor Horner
9015455107

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