On August 9, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) would award a $1.2 million grant to Vermont Technical College to expand the college’s agricultural workforce development and entrepreneurship training programs. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and will support the establishment of agricultural and food entrepreneurship coursework designed…
Veterinary Technology
Demand for Veterinary Technology graduates is strong and growing. Technicians form an important link between clients, their pets, and the veterinarian. Technicians work in the laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, and surgical areas and perform duties related to patient reception, assessment/triage, and client education.
Launch 2021 Vet Tech (Randolph Center)
At Vermont Tech, two full-time veterinarians and a certified veterinary technician instruct students in the core two-year program with support from other faculty and an additional full-time veterinary technician. Hands-on experience is stressed and students gain experience in over 300 American Veterinary Medical Association-required procedures.
The college farm gives students excellent exposure to dairy cattle and horses. The facility on the main campus provides a modern setting for experience with dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles, and birds. Basic restraint and handling is also taught on sheep, chickens, and rabbits.
Students are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination upon completion of the program. Click to view our students’ pass rates.
Graduates of this program have various employment opportunities including veterinary practices, universities, pharmaceutical/biological research companies, diagnostic labs, feed companies, zoos, and government veterinary facilities.
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Scholarships
- Carolyn Ferris Memorial Veterinary Technician Scholarship
- Central Vermont Tractor Club Scholarship
- Edward Allen Pierce Memorial Scholarship
- Green Mountain Dog Club Scholarship
- John D. Bryant Memorial Scholarship
- Lang Farm Scholarship
- Maria Balsam Milone Scholarship
- Vermont Morgan Corporation Scholarship
- Woodstock Dog Club Scholarship
- Welcome Home / Transfer Scholarship
- Degree Completion Scholarship
A student with an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in veterinary facility management utilizing appropriate professional and client communication skills and maintaining ethical standards according to applicable laws and codes of the veterinary technology field
- Exhibit a technical level of competency in the safe and effective preparation, administration, and dispensation of medications (including controlled drugs) using proper dosage calculations, labeling, and record-keeping
- Demonstrate entry-level skills in patient nursing care for both companion and food animals including husbandry; nutrition; restraint techniques; patient data and sample collection; administration of therapeutics; and basic dental prophylaxis
- Safely and effectively manage patients and associated equipment in all phases of anesthetic procedures
- Integrate all aspects of patient, environment, and equipment management for common surgical procedures in a variety of animal species
- Handle, store, ship, and properly analyze lab specimens
- Safely and effectively produce diagnostic radiographic and non-radiographic images and operate and maintain the associated equipment
- Safely and effectively handle and provide care for lab, avian, and exotic animals
The student must adhere to the policies and procedures in the program’s student handbook, including safety issues related to pregnancy, immunizations, and substance abuse. They must also receive human prophylactic rabies vaccine.
The student must satisfactorily complete all AVMA-required tasks for each course to receive a grade in that course. BIO 2320, MAT 1440, and all VET courses must be completed with a grade of C or better to graduate. Any student who fails to achieve a C or better in any core BIO, MAT, or VET course after two attempts is dropped from the program. Returning students who need to repeat courses are placed in them as space is available.
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Scholarships
- Carolyn Ferris Memorial Veterinary Technician Scholarship
- Central Vermont Tractor Club Scholarship
- Edward Allen Pierce Memorial Scholarship
- Green Mountain Dog Club Scholarship
- John D. Bryant Memorial Scholarship
- Lang Farm Scholarship
- Maria Balsam Milone Scholarship
- Vermont Morgan Corporation Scholarship
- Woodstock Dog Club Scholarship
- Welcome Home / Transfer Scholarship
- Degree Completion Scholarship
Curriculum Details
Employers
- Angell Animal Medical Center
- Animal Kingdom
- Apple Tree Animal Hospital
- Arlington Animal Hospital
- At Home Veterinary Care
- Barre Animal Hospital
- Bradford Veterinary Clinic
- Country Animal Hospital
- Driftway Animal Hospital
- East Greenbush Animal Hospital
- Eastwood Animal Clinic
- Essex Veterinary Center
- Fitzgerald Veterinary Hospital
- Granville Animal Hospital
- Green Mountain Animal Hospital
- Hudson Animal Hospital
- Kedron Valley Clinic
- Lamoille Valley Veterinary
- Littleton Area Veterinary
- Emergency Services
- Long Trail Animal Hospital
- Meadow Pond Animal Hospital
- Medfield Animal Clinic
- Mobile Veterinary Clinic
- Nelson Farms
- North Country Veterinary Referral Center
- Northside Animal Hospital
- Norwich Regional Veterinary
- Randolph Animal Hospital
- Randolph Regional Veterinary Hospital
- Riverside Veterinary Care
- Russell Animal Hospital
- Rutland Veterinary Clinic
- Sharon Veterinary Clinic
- Shelburne Veterinary Hospital
- Springfield Animal Hospital
- Tenneberger Animal Hospital
- The Animal Doctor
- The Cat Doctor
- VCA Riverside Veterinary
- Veremedy Pet Hospital
- Vergennes Animal Hospital
- Wachusett Pet Hospital
- Waterbury Veterinary Hospital
- Whitefield Animal Hospital
- Wunderland Pet Lodge
- True North Veterinary Hospital
- Woodlands Veterinary Clinic
Job Titles
- Woodlands Veterinary Clinic
- Surgery Technician
- Veterinary Assistant
- Herd Health Technician
- Dairy Farm Consultant
- Kennel worker
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