Advanced Technical Certificate - Veterinary Practice Management
Previous Degree Required: A.S./AAS
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): Online
Location(s): Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: VPTC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 018301
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0301830166
The Veterinary Practice Management Advanced Technical Certificate aligns with the education requirements of the Veterinary Hospital Manager Association (VHMA) examination for Certified Veterinary Practice managers. Students will cover areas of personnel management, accounting and finance, marketing, legal requirements, and budgeting and planning.
Students completing the ATC may apply for the Board exam for Certified Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM) from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) after completion of the following requirements:
- Active employment as a practice manager for a minimum of three years within the last 7 years
- Completion of 48 hours of continuing education in management
- Four letters of recommendation
Students should have earned an Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology or Veterinary Nursing from a regionally accredited institution. Other students with an associate's degree and a strong science background, who wish to be considered for the program, must meet with the Program Manager.
Refer to the Advanced Technical Certificates overview page to find information about admission, graduation, testing, and other requirements.
Visit the program page for more information or call (321) 433-7575.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| ATE 3316 | Financial Management of the Veterinary Practice | 3 |
| ATE 3344 | Human Resource Management of the Veterinary Practice | 3 |
| ATE 3516 | Veterinary Law and Ethics | 3 |
| ATE 4314 | Marketing of the Veterinary Practice | 3 |
| ATE 4317 | Principles of Veterinary Management | 3 |
| ATE 4812 | Veterinary Management Capstone | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
Learning Outcomes
- Use practice management skills to address a veterinary practice issue
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Use communication skills to conduct effective employee termination or hiring
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Analyze a case study of a possible breach of veterinary ethics
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Develop a marketing plan for a veterinary practice
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively