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. Students enrolling in this program should have a flexible schedule, as some courses may require field trips outside of regular class meeting times. Participation in these experiences is essental for hands-on learning and professional development. Students are expected to attend any schedule event posted in the syllabus. Upon conclusion of the program, the student will be awarded an Associate of 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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January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024
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CAREER OPPORTUNITES
Upon passing the VTNE and becoming licensed in their 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
It is important to note that this program is competitive and admittance is not guaranteed. Acceptance into the Veterinary Technology Program is selective in nature and is determined based on a scored Veterinary Technology Application. Students must be 18 years of age by the start of the Fall Semester that they are applying for. The Veterinary Technology Application and supporting documents are due by April 30th of each calendar year. Only complete applications will be scored and those students with the highest scores will be admitted for the Fall semester. Students interested in submitting an application should apply directly to The College and declare the Animal Science Certificate as their major prior to applying to the Veterinary Technology Program. For a Veterinary Technology application or to obtain additional information, please contact the Program Director at vettech@blueridgectc.edu.
GPA & GRADE REQUIREMENT
Students must earn an institutional 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.
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