宠物是许多家庭的重要成员. That's why at 火博体育, we are proud to offer an online veterinary technology degree program. Our expert faculty provide the education foundation to become a skillful and friendly veterinary technician through our flexible yet rigorous program. Our graduates pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) at rates of 15-20% above the national average.
为什么要学习兽医技术?
Veterinary technicians are essential members of a veterinary team. 通过学习成为一名兽医技术, you will learn techniques for assisting veterinarians in diagnostic imaging, 药理学, 以及外科和临床程序. 通过为你的动物病人提供优质的护理, you will strengthen the bonds between animals and their human families.
成为一名兽医技术人员, you must earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) accredited program. 从项目毕业后, you will qualify to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). After passing, you can then apply to be a credentialed veterinary technician in your state.
Why Earn an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology at 火博体育?
VTNE通过率高
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to pass the VTNE at 火博体育. Our quality instruction and responsive faculty will give you the confidence you need to care for animals and earn your credentials.
Our veterinary technology program has an excellent track record of preparing students for this exam. 我们的毕业生得了84分.2020-2023年通过率62%. Our passing rates are 15-20% above the national average for other online and on-campus programs.
灵活的 & 严格的
火博体育's veterinary technician program is only one of 10个完全认可的在线兽医技术项目 在国内. Our online vet tech AAS allows you to complete classes in a way that best fits your schedule and from anywhere in the world. 无论你在哪里, 你将接受一流的教育, 从我们优秀的VTNE通过率可以看出.
Our expert faculty and staff will teach you high-level clinical skills and are always ready to connect with you. 在你的校外临床指导网站, a licensed veterinarian or credentialed veterinary technician will mentor you as you gain clinical experience with treating animals.
负担得起的选择
因为 SJC的低学费s, the Veterinary Technology AAS is a great investment for you. You'll receive a rigorous, high-quality education that will prepare you for your career. You may also qualify to get your degree tuition-free through the NM机会和彩票奖学金.
退伍军人学费福利
We are proud to offer benefits to our active military and veterans and their dependent children and spouses. We offer in-state tuition rates for our classes in accordance with SB 136 (2009). 我们鼓励您与 圣胡安大学退伍军人中心 以确定您的福利资格.
你会学到什么与AAS兽医技术
Earn your associate degree in veterinary technology online to assist veterinarians in improving the lives of animal patients. 你将学习:
- Nursing skills such as sample collection, administration of medicine, and bandaging wounds
- 疾病、治疗和药物
- 麻醉和手术辅助技能
- 诊断成像
- Veterinary medical terminology, animal anatomy, and physiology
- 大型动物疾病,护理和援助
- 实验动物和小型外来动物的护理和程序
- 对动物进行紧急和重症护理
What Does it Take to Complete Your Online Veterinary Technology Associate Degree?
兽医技术AAS是一个兼职项目, 你每学期要完成一到四门课程. You should expect to spend five to seven hours per week for each course—studying, 完成书面作业, 考试, 实践临床作业.
All courses are offered every semester, and you may begin the program at the start of any semester.
作为项目的一部分, you will have to complete clinical skills courses for the large, lab, 外来物种. 火博体育在韦科提供为期两天的快速通道实验室, 德州, 所以你旅行并完成那个要求.
临床的需求
作为兽医技术副学士学位的一部分, 你将在你所在地区的诊所获得实践经验. 在您的校外临床指导(OCCI)站点, 有执照的兽医会监督你的临床时间.
- You will be responsible for finding an approved companion animal (most commonly dogs and cats) and a veterinary facility to serve as an OCCI site.
- 火博体育在韦科提供为期两天的快速通道实验室, 德州, to complete VETT 233 and VETT 235.
- 如果你不能参加快速通道实验室, you will be required to secure a food and farm animal (large animal) at an OCCI site to complete the clinical skills for VETT 233 and VETT 235.
- 查看所有 临床的需求.
兽医技术专业毕业生的转学选择
想要获得兽医技术学士学位? You will be able to transfer your SJC Veterinary Technology AAS to the University of Missouri thanks to an 我们学校之间的衔接协议. You will enter with junior standing complete additional courses to earn your bachelor's degree.
了解更多火博体育转会过程的信息, talk with one of the veterinary technology program's advisors.
全面的AVMA-CVTEA认证
火博体育's Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology program has full accreditation with the 美国兽医协会(AVMA) through the Committee on Veterinary Technician 教育 and Activities (CVTEA).
2020年7月1日至2023年6月30日的VTNE通过率
第一次参加VTNE考试的人数 |
143名学生 |
三年VTNE通过率 |
84.通过率62% |
职业和成果
Veterinary technicians can work in a variety of animal healthcare settings, including:
- 私人兽医执业
- 动物医院
- 马或大型动物设施
- 动物园和野生动物设施
- 实验动物用药
根据美国劳工统计局的数据, the number of jobs in this field is predicted to grow by 20% from 2021 to 2031. The large demand for vet techs means you can start a career wherever you live.
毕业生关注的焦点
下一个步骤
Find out more about our Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology online degree program.
Get started on your online vet tech degree by submitting your application to 火博体育. 这很容易,你可以随时在网上申请!
Schedule a telephone advisement appointment with one of the veterinary technology program's advisors. 他们会帮助你开始.