118 - Veterinary Technology (AAS)
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Program Description
Program Advantages
Students are eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam(VTNE), the state licensing exam for veterinary technicians. Demand for licensed veterinary technicians is strong across the country.
Professional Outlook
Employment and continuing education rate of 94 percent – 88percent are employed; 6 percent continued their education.
OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Veterinary hospitals (small animal, large animal, mixed animal, and exotic animal)
Biomedical research institutions
Zoological parks
Educational institutions
Specialized dairy calf or cow management
Colleges of Veterinary Medicine
Continuing Education Opportunities
Alfred State veterinary technology graduates may enter directly into the interdisciplinary studies BTech, the technology management BBA, or the healthcare management BTech degree program.
The Alfred State veterinary technology program has an established transfer agreement with Cornell University's College of Agriculture. Students have also successfully transferred into the Purdue University BS veterinary technology program.
Accreditation Information
This program has full accreditation status as granted by the AmericanVeterinary Medical Association, Committee on Veterinary TechnicianEducation and Activities, Education and Research Division, [1931N. Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360;847-925-8070].
Certification and Licensure
The veterinary technology program at Alfred State is a two-year educational course of study leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree and students are eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technology National Exam(VTNE). The VTNE is the New York State licensing exam for veterinary technicians. The demand for graduate-licensed or license-eligible veterinary technicians is strong across the country.
Office of Accessibility Services
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.