Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology
Purdue University
Program Details
The Purdue Veterinary Technology program is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and is a science based veterinary nursing program.
As an integral part of the veterinary team, veterinary technicians and technologists perform a wide range of veterinary skills:
- Radiology
- Nursing care, including pre and post-surgical care
- Anesthesia
- Client education
In addition to working in a private veterinary practice, there are many other employment opportunities with a Veterinary Technology degree:
- Humane Societies and animal control facilities
- Industry
- Biomedical Research
- Veterinary Supply Sales
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent (high school transcript required)
- Minimum high school subject matter prerequisites (deficiencies may be made up with college-level courses, one 100-level or higher college course counts as two high school semesters)
- Science – 6 semester (2 must be biology and 2 chemistry)
- English – 8 semester
- Academic Math – 6 semesters
- Applicants must be 18 years of age prior to entering clinical courses
- SAT or ACT scores: The requirement for test scores is waived if the applicant has 24 graded hours in college or is 23 or older.
Special Accreditation
American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE)
School Accreditation Statement
Higher Learning Commission