Veterinary Practice Management (ATC)

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.

Program of Study 

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
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. 

Course Sequence

Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree.  Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.

Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements. 

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
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

Learning Outcomes

1. Use practice management skills to address a veterinary practice issue
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
2. Use communication skills to conduct effective employee termination or hiring
   • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
3. Analyze a case study of a possible breach of veterinary ethics
   • Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
4. Develop a marketing plan for a veterinary practice
   • Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively