兽医技术(AAS)

The Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology prepares students to perform veterinary procedures under the supervision of a veterinarian. Veterinary technicians are primarily employed in veterinary clinics and hospitals.

 New students applying to 十大平台网赌下载最新 should select the AAS/General Occupational and Technical Studies (GOTS) until such time as they have been officially accepted by the department into this program.

入学要求

1. 高中毕业或同等学历.
2. 在任何临床课程之前进行体检.
3. 申请人将模仿CVT, 从而可以, or RVT for a minimum of 40 hours in an animal care facility under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. A completion form must be signed by the CVT, 从而可以, or RVT and veterinarian prior to application.
4. VT Application Process: students are strongly encouraged to get their application in early, as this selection process begins in January and is very competitive. 申请将于9月1日开始接受. Applicants are interviewed and reviewed for selection in the order in which the program received their application. 该项目每年秋季最多招收32名学生. 申请可在网上进行.
5. 学生 wishing to apply after March 1 should contact the program director.
6. Interview with VT selection committee: the interview is part of a written and oral selection process.
7. A rabies vaccination is required prior to admission and required by many clinical sites.
8. All students must achieve grades of “C” or above in all courses required for the Veterinary Technology program.
9. 学生 must achieve a grade of “C” or above in all VT courses to continue in the program. Final grades below a “C” will result in dismissal from the program.

Readmission is at the discretion of the program director and as space permits.

学生 must also successfully document all job shadowing, health and background checks required by academic departments and/or clinical sites prior to admission to program and/or courses.

兽医技术申请截止日期为2024年3月1日(PDF)

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认证

The Veterinary Technology Program at 十大平台网赌下载最新 has received full accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s CVTEA.

学生成绩数据

3-一年 Veterinary Technician National Examination Pass Percentage

The three-year pass percentage on VTNE is calculated as follows: X/Y * 100 = Three-year pass percentage whereby X is the number of first time candidates that passed the VTNE and Y is the number of first time candidates that have taken the VTNE.

Veterinary Technician National Examination Pass Rates by 一年

不遵守适当动物照顾政策

If any individual is aware of potential violations of the existing animal care and use regulations or observes misuse or mistreatment of animals, they are encouraged to discuss their concerns in person and report as necessary in accordance with 十大平台网赌下载最新 complaint resolution processes:

• The complainant should complete a 十大平台网赌下载最新, Veterinary Technology 动物使用投诉表格(PDF) (亦见学生手册).
• The complainant should first seek additional information by discussing the concerns noted in the form with the course instructor in order to clarify that there is not a perception error.
• 如果课程讲师没有提供解决方案, the complainant should next bring their concern to the Veterinary Technology 项目负责人.
• In the event that the concern has not yet been alleviated, the complainant should bring the concern to the 东校区 农业 Department Chair.
• In the event that the concern has not yet been alleviated, the complainant should bring the concern to the Executive Dean of 十大平台网赌下载最新.

If the complainant feels the concern has still not been adequately addressed, or if the complainant feels for any reason that they cannot follow one or more of the preceding steps, then the complaint should be brought to the attention of the IACUC Committee. The Veterinary Technology Program will not tolerate retaliation toward or harassment of any individual(s) who report actual or possible violations and will protect through anonymity the positions and reputations of those persons who in good faith make allegations of animal welfare violations. IACUC将审查任何指控. The committee may designate an investigative subcommittee to investigate allegations and report any findings back to the IACUC. Investigations will be conducted carefully and discreetly.