The mission of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s veterinary technology program is to provide a supportive learning environment and the hands-on experience needed to prepare students to work as Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) in a variety of positions within the veterinary field. This includes an emphasis on the professionalism, leadership, and clinical competency necessary for the promotion of animal health and welfare, public health, and the human-animal bond.
Located on the Morgan County Campus, the Pines Opportunity Center, the Veterinary Technology program provides instruction in (but not limited to) small, large, and laboratory animal medical and surgical nursing, laboratory techniques, office protocol, emergency medicine, specialty medicine, radiology, and dentistry. Additionally, our students are required to participate in a practical clinical internship experience at a licensed, approved veterinary facility.
Students will take courses in Veterinary Technology as well as be required to complete general education components. Upon conclusion of the program, the student will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology degree.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- Obtain employment within veterinary medicine.
- Apply to take the VTNE National Examination.
- Implement professional and ethical clinical conduct.
- Understand the importance of animal welfare and the veterinary professional’s ethical role in upholding humane and ethical treatment of all animals
- Application of critical thinking skills in assessment of patient care
PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
This program received initial accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) February 8, 2024.
Three-Year Pass Rate and National Examination Results
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July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024
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Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE
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No graduates yet to report
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Three-year VTNE pass percentage
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No graduates yet to report
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CAREER OPPORTUNITES
Upon passing the VTNE and becoming licensed in the state of employment, the student will be prepared to work in a variety of clinical settings including but not limited to: general veterinary practice, specialty veterinary medicine; emergency, critical care, oncology, dentistry, internal medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, behavior, nutrition, zoos, research labs, reference labs, animal health pharmaceutical marketing, etc.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants to the Veterinary Technology program must complete a separate application for admittance into the Veterinary Technology program. Please contact the program director for deadline and detailed information. To obtain an application contact Vettech@blueridgectc.edu
GPA & GRADE REQUIREMENT
Students must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better.
Earn a minimum grade of C in all required courses for the A.A.S degree.
