Veterinary Medical Technology
Program Description
The Veterinary Medical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist veterinarians in preparing animals, equipment, and medications for examination and surgery; collecting specimens; performing laboratory, radiographic, anesthetic, and dental procedures; assisting in surgery; and providing proper husbandry of animals and their environment.
Course work includes instruction in veterinary anatomy, nutrition, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiology, terminology, zoology, office practices, laboratory techniques, dentistry, and small and large animal clinical practices. Students also take courses in English, humanities, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, and computer technology.
Graduates may be eligible to take state and national examinations administered by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board. Graduates may be employed in veterinary clinics; diagnostic, research, or pharmaceutical laboratories; zoos; academic institutions; or other areas associated with animal care.
A-B Tech’s Veterinary Medical Technology Program received accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Activities and Education (AVMA CVTEA) in November 2007. Graduates of accredited programs are eligible to take national and state credentialing exams for licensure.
Program Competencies
Upon successful completion of the curriculum, graduates should be able to:
- Prepare animals for veterinary examination and procedures
- Safely prepare and administer medications used in veterinary medicine.
- Accurately collect specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Perform veterinary laboratory, radiographic, anesthetic, and dental procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to competently assist in veterinary surgical procedures.
- Provide proper husbandry of animals and their environment.
- Demonstrate understanding of common veterinary diseases and appropriate diagnostic procedures.
- Demonstrate effective veterinary office practices and knowledge of regulatory issues relating to animal welfare.
Contact Admissions at 828.254.1921 x144 or by email: admissions@abtech.edu
to learn more about the program.
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