The Veterinary Technology curriculum is rich with hands-on clinical laboratories using both small- and large-animal species, as well as traditional science labs such as Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians I and II. In addition, clinical laboratories occur both on campus and at nearby farms. Small class sizes allow excellent student-teacher dialog in and out of the classroom.

The veterinary technology program is rigorous, but rewarding.  Students come away with a strong foundation in veterinary clinical nursing and surgical assisting techniques that are further refined and developed during the final externship semester.  Graduates are well prepared for a career in veterinary technology.

View the Veterinary Technology course descriptions in the College Catalog.

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Veterinary Externship

Sophomore Clinical Externship – VT229
This one semester clinical experience provides the sophomores with the opportunity to refine clinical skills in off-campus veterinary facilities. Students choose from a list of program-approved externship sites and are trained under the supervision of certified veterinary technicians or veterinarians. Approved sites include specialty, emergency and critical care animal hospitals, USDA registered research facilities, and veterinary practices that specialize in equine, feline and exotic animals. Excellent general small animal practices are also available. This course includes 12 weeks of full-time training. Students are expected to provide their own transportation and housing.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all other degree requirements. Students may not be on academic probation and must have a GPA > 2.2 in all program, math and science courses. The student must be covered by health insurance and be immunized against rabies and tetanus.