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Veterinary Technician Schools in the US

Alabama

Jefferson State Community College
Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215-3098
205-856-8519
http://www.jeffstateonline.com/vet_tech/
(Christie Wallace, DVM Director)
Initial Accreditation-March 16, 2007
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Arizona

Long Technical College
Veterinary Technology Program
13450 N. Black Canyon Hwy., Suite 104
Phoenix, AZ 85029
602-548-1955
http://www.longtechnicalcollege.com
(Ms. Pam Gardner, CVT, Interim Program Director)
Initial Accreditation-August 19, 2005
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Mesa Community College
Veterinary Technology/Animal Health Program
1833 W. Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85202
480-461-7488
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu
(Jill Sheport, DVM Director)
2 year Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation February 3, 2006
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Penn Foster College
Veterinary Technician Distance Education Program
14624 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 310
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
800-275-4410
http://www.pennfostercollege.edu
(Margi Sirois, Ed.D. Director)
Associate of Science
Initial Accreditation January 5, 2006
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Pima Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
8181 E. Irvington Road
Tucson, AZ 85709-4000
520-206-7414
FAX 520-206-7803
http://www.pima.edu
(Daniel DeNoon, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-January 29, 2003
FULL ACCREDITATION

California

California State Polytechnic University
College of Agriculture
Animal Health Technology Program
3801 W. Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-2136
http://www.csupomona.edu
(Gerald Hackett, DVM-Coordinator)
4 years-Bachelor of Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1996
FULL ACCREDITATION

Cosumnes River College
Veterinary Technology Program
8401 Center Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95823
916-691-7355
(Kathryn Graham, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1975
FULL ACCREDITATION

Foothill College
Veterinary Technology Program
12345 El Monte Rd.
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
650-949-7203
FAX 650-949-7375
http://www.foothill.fhda.edu
(Karl Peter, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1977
FULL ACCREDITATION

Hartnell College
Animal Health Technology Program
156 Homestead Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
831-755-6700
http://www.hartnell.cc.ca.us
(William Fellner, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1981
FULL ACCREDITATION

Los Angeles Pierce College
Veterinary Technology Program
6201 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91371
818-347-0551
http://www.macrohead.com/rvt
(Elizabeth White, RVT-Director)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-December, 1975; April, 1993
FULL ACCREDITATION

Mt. San Antonio College
Animal Health Technology Program
1100 N. Grand Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
909-594-5611
http://www.mtsac.edu
(Jean Hoffman, RVT-Director)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1977
FULL ACCREDITATION

Yuba College
Veterinary Technology Program
2088 N. Beale Rd.
Marysville, CA 95901
530-741-6962
http://www.yuba.cc.ca.us
(Blaine Russell, DVM-Director)
2 Years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1978
FULL ACCREDITATION

Colorado

Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
1681 S. Dayton St.
Denver, CO 80231
800-950-8001
http://www.bel-rea.com
(Nolan Rucker, DVM-President)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1975
FULL ACCREDITATION

Colorado Mountain College
Veterinary Technology Program
Spring Valley Campus
3000 County Rd. 114
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-945-8691
http://www.coloradomtn.edu
( Karen Kean-Hines, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-December, 1975
FULL ACCREDITATION

Community College of Denver
Veterinary Technology Program
1070 Alton Way, Bldg. 849
Denver, CO 80230
303-365-8374 Fax 303-365-8396
Veterinary Technology Program Chair
(Shannon Burkhalter, CVT-Director)
http://www.ccd.edu\vet
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-March, 2002
FULL ACCREDITATION

Front Range Community College
Veterinary Research Technology Program
4616 S. Shields
Ft. Collins, CO 80526
970-226-2500
http://www.frcc.cc.co.us
(Betsy Krieger, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1996
FULL ACCREDITATION

Connecticut

NW Connecticut Community Technical College
Veterinary Technology Program
Park Place East
Winsted, CT 06098
860-738-6490
http://www.nwctc.commnet.edu/vettech/
(Sheryl Keeley, CVT or Nancy Marchetti, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-March, 2000
FULL ACCREDITATION

Quinnipiac University
Veterinary Technology Program
Mt. Carmel Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
203-582-8958
http://www.quinnipiac.edu
(Steve Carleton, DVM-Director)
4 years-Bachelor of Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1980
FULL ACCREDITATION

Delaware

Delaware Technical and Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
PO Box 610, Route 18
Georgetown, DE 19947
302-855-1691
FAX 302-858-5460
http://www.dtcc.edu
(Valerie Quillen, DVM-Department Chair)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-May 1, 2002
FULL ACCREDITATION

Florida

Brevard Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
1519 Clearlake Rd.
Cocoa, FL 32922
321-632-1111
FAX 321-634-4565
http://www.brevard.cc.fl.us
(Janice Grumbles, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate of Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1999
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Miami-Dade Community College
Veterinary Technology Program Medical Center Campus
950 NW 20th Street
Miami, FL 33127
305-237-4151
FAX 305-237-4278
http://www.mdcc.edu/medical/aht/vettech
(Alana Velaquez, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Science I
nitial Accreditation-February 21, 2003
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

St. Petersburg College
Veterinary Technology Program
Box 13489
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
727-341-3652
http://www.spjc.edu/hec/vettech/vt1.html
(Guy Hancock, DVM-Director)
On-Campus Program
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1978
FULL ACCREDITATION
Distance Learning Program
Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1995
FULL ACCREDITATION

Georgia

Fort Valley State University
Veterinary Technology Program
Fort Valley, GA 31030
478-825-6353
FAX 478-827-3023
http://www.fvsu.edu/
(Frank Lochner, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate of Applied Science
4 years-Bachelor of Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1978; (4 yr) September, 2001
FULL ACCREDITATION

Gwinnett Technical College
Veterinary Technology Program
5150 Sugarloaf Pkwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
770-962-7580
FAX 770-962-7985
http://www.gwinnetttechnicalcollege.com
(Bonnie Ballard, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate of Applied Technology
Initial Accreditation-March, 2000
FULL ACCREDITATION

Idaho

College of Southern Idaho
Veterinary Technology Program
315 Falls Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238
208-733-9554 ext. 2408
FAX 208-736-2136
http://www.csi.cc.id.us
(Jody Rockett, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-March, 1999
FULL ACCREDITATION

Illinois

Parkland College
Veterinary Technology Program
2400 W. Bradley Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821
217-351-2224
http://www.parkland.cc.il.us
(Paul Cook, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1976
FULL ACCREDITATION

Joliet Junior College
Agriculture Sciences Department
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
815-280-2746
FAX 815-280-2741
http://www.jjc.cc.il.us
(R. Scott Keller, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-March 2001
FULL ACCREDITATION

Indiana

Purdue University
School of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Technology Program
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-7619
http://www.vet.purdue.edu/vettech/index.html
(Pete Bill, DVM-Director)

On-Campus Program
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
4 years-Bachelor of Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1976
FULL ACCREDITATION

Distance Learning Program
Initial Accreditation-July 31, 2002
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Iowa

Kirkwood Community College
Veterinary Technician Program
6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
319-398-5411
http://www.kirkwood.cc.ia.us
(Eric Burrough, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1989
FULL ACCREDITATION

Kansas

Colby Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
1255 S. Range
Colby, KS 67701
785-462-3985
http://colbycc.org/www/vet/vettech.html
(Boyd Walker, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1974
FULL ACCREDITATION

Kentucky

Morehead State University
Veterinary Technology Program
25 MSU Farm Dr.
Morehead, KY 40351
606-783-2326
http://www.morehead-st.edu
(Scott Rundell, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Veterinary Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1977
FULL ACCREDITATION

Murray State University
Animal Health Technology Program
Department of Agriculture
Murray, KY 42071
270-762-7001
http://www.mursuky.edu
(Terry Canerdy, DVM-Director)
4 years-Bachelor in Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1986
FULL ACCREDITATION

Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Veterinary Technology Program
Department of Life Sciences
Natchitoches, LA 71497
318-357-5323
http://www.nsula.edu
(Brenda Woodard, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1981
FULL ACCREDITATION

Maine

University College of Bangor
Veterinary Technology Program
85 Texas Avenue, 217 Belfast Hall
Bangor, ME 04401-4367
207-262-7852
http://www.uma.maine.edu/bangor
(Brian Leeth, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate of Science
Initial Accreditation-March, 2002
FULL ACCREDITATION

Maryland

The Community College of Baltimore
Veterinary Technology Program
CCBC Essex, J225
7201 Rossville Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21237
410-780-6360
FAX 410-780-6949
http://www.ccbcmd.edu
(Jack Stewart, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate degree
Initial Accreditation-April, 1978
FULL ACCREDITATION

Massachusetts

Becker College
Veterinary Technology Program
3 Paxton St.
Leicester, MA 01524
508-791-9241
FAX 508-892-8155
http://www.beckercollege.com
(James Q. Knight, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Science
4 years-Bachelor of Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1978
FULL ACCREDITATION

Holyoke Community College
Veterinary Technician Program
303 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040-1099
413-538-7000
http://www.hcc.mass.edu
(Walter Jaworski, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1989
FULL ACCREDITATION

Mt. Ida College
Veterinary Technology Department
777 Dedham Street
Newton, MA 02459
Program Director: Tracy Blais
Email:
Website: http://www.mountida.edu
Phone: 617-928-4545
FULL ACCREDITATION

Michigan

Baker College of Cadillac
Veterinary Technology Program
9600 East 13th Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-775-8458
http://www.baker.edu
(Tina Burke, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-May 9, 2003
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Baker College of Flint
Veterinary Technology Program
1050 W. Bristol Road
Flint, MI 48507
800-964-4299 or 810-766-4153
FAX 810-766-2055
http://www.baker.edu
(Michael D. Cross, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November 20, 2002
FULL ACCREDITATION

Baker College of Muskegon
Veterinary Technology Program
1903 Marquette Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
800-937-0337 or 231-777-5275
FAX 231-777-5201
http://www.baker.edu
(Marcy O'Rourke, DVM-Department Chair)
2 years-Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-October 18, 2002
FULL ACCREDITATION

Macomb Community College
Veterinary Technician Program
Center Campus
44575 Garfield Rd.
Clinton Township, MI 48044
810-286-2169
FAX 810-286-2098
http://www.macomb.cc.mi.us
(Lori Renda-Francis, LVT-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1979
FULL ACCREDITATION

Michigan State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Technology Program
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-353-7267
http://www.cvm.msu.edu/vettech
(Helene Pazak, DVM-Interim Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
4 years-Bachelor of Science
Initial Accreditation-August, 1973
FULL ACCREDITATION

Wayne County Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
c/o Wayne State University
Div. of Laboratory Animal Resources
540 E. Canfield
Detroit, MI 48201
313-577-1156
FAX 313-577-5890
http://www.wccc.edu
(Karen Hrapkiewicz, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1976
FULL ACCREDITATION

Minnesota

Argosy University
(formerly Medical Institute of Minnesota)
Veterinary Technician Program
5503 Green Valley Dr.
Bloomington, MN 55437
952-844-0064
http://www.argosyu.edu
(Susan D. Burnett, DVM-Director)
19 months-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1981
FULL ACCREDITATION

Ridgewater College
Veterinary Technology Dept.
2101 15th Ave., NW
Willmar, MN 56201
320-235-5114
FAX 320-231-7677
http://www.ridgewater.mnscu.edu
(Allen Balay, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1993
FULL ACCREDITATION

Globe College
Veterinary Technology Program
7166 10th Street North
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-730-5100 or 800-231-0660
FAX 651-730-5151
http://www.globecollege.com
(Brian Hoefs, DVM-Director)
7 Quarters-Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-February 14, 2003
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Mississippi

Hinds Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
P.O. Box 10461
Raymond, MS 39154
601-857-3456
FAX 601-857-3577
http://www.hinds.cc.ms.us
(Bobby Glenn, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1990
FULL ACCREDITATION

Northwest Mississippi Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
4975 Highway 51 North
Senatobia, MS 38668
662-562-3222
FAX 662-560-1107
(John Loftin, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-August 7, 2002
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Missouri

Jefferson College Veterinary Technology Program
1000 Viking Dr.
Hillsboro, MO 63050
636-942-3000
FAX 636-789-4012
http://www.jeffco.edu
(Cheryl Emerson, RVT-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1978
FULL ACCREDITATION

Maple Woods Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
2601 NE Barry Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64156
816-437-3235
FAX 816-437-3239
http://www.kcmetro.cc.mo.us
(Carole Maltby, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1975
FULL ACCREDITATION

Nebraska

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Veterinary Technology Program
Curtis, NE 69025
308-367-4124
http://www.ncta.unl.edu
(Barbara Berg, Interim Division Chair)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-August 1973
FULL ACCREDITATION

Northeast Community College
Veterinary Technician Program
801 E. Benjamin Ave.
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469
402-371-2020
FAX-402-844-7400
http://www.northeastcollege.com
(Mike Cooper, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1997
FULL ACCREDITATION

Vatterott College
(formerly Omaha College of Health Careers)
Veterinary Technician Program
225 N. 80th St.
Omaha, NE 68114
402-392-1300
http://www.vatterott-college.com
(J. Brunson, DVM-Director)
23 months-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1978
FULL ACCREDITATION

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Community Technical College
Veterinary Technology Program
277 Portsmouth Ave.
Stratham, NH 03885-2297
603-772-1194
FAX 603-772-1198
http://www.stratham.tec.nh.us/
(Margaret MacGregor, VMD-Director)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1998
FULL ACCREDITATION

New Jersey

Camden County College
Animal Science Technology Program
P.O. Box 200
Blackwood, NJ 08012
856-227-7200
http://www.camdencc.edu
(Margaret Dorsey, VT-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1978
FULL ACCREDITATION

Northern New Jersey Consortium for
Veterinary Technician Education
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-612-5389
FAX 201-612-3876
http://www.bergen.cc.nj.us
(Harriet Terodemos, CVT-Coordinator)
2 years-Association in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-March, 2000
FULL ACCREDITATION

New York

Alfred State College
Veterinary Technology Program
Agriculture Science Building
Alfred, NY 14801
607-578-3009
FAX 607-587-4721
http://www.alfredstate.edu
(Melvin Chambliss, DVM-Director)
2-year Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-September, 2001
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

La Guardia Community College
The City University of New York
Veterinary Technology Program
31-10 Thomson Ave.
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-482-5470
http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu
(Susan Kopp, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1983
FULL ACCREDITATION

Medaille College
Veterinary Technology Program
18 Agassiz Cr.
Buffalo, NY 14214
716-884-3281
FAX 716-884-0291
http://www.medaille.edu
(Joseph Savarese, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Sciencev
Initial Accreditation-March, 1996
FULL ACCREDITATION

Mercy College
Veterinary Technology Program
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914-693-4500
http://www.mercynet.edu
(Jack Burke, DVM-Director)
4 years-Bachelor of Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1987
FULL ACCREDITATION

State University of New York
Agricultural & Technical College
Health Sciences & Medical Technologies
Veterinary Science Technology Program
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617
315-386-7410
http://www.canton.edu
(Mary O'Horo-Loomis, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1979
FULL ACCREDITATION

State University of New York
College of Technology
Veterinary Science Technology Program
Delhi, NY 13753
607-746-4385
http://www.delhi.edu
(James Zimmer, DVM, Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
4 years-Bachelor in Business Administration
Initial Accreditation(2 yr) Dec., 1975 (4 yr) March, 2002
FULL ACCREDITATION

Suffolk Community College
Veterinary Science Technology Program
Western Campus
Crooked Hill Rd.
Brentwood, NY 11717
631-851-6289
http://www.sunysuffolk.edu
(Elia Colon-Mallah, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1996
FULL ACCREDITATION

North Carolina

Central Carolina Community College
Veterinary Medical Technology Program
1105 Kelly Dr.
Sanford, NC 27330
919-775-5401
FAX 919-775-1221
http://www.ccarolina.cc.nc.us
(Paul Porterfield, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1974
FULL ACCREDITATION

Gaston College
Veterinary Medical Technology Program
201 Hwy. 321 South
Dallas, NC 28034-1499
704-922-6200
FAX 704-922-6440
http://www.gaston.cc.nc.us
(Elizabeth Hanie, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1996
FULL ACCREDITATION

North Dakota

North Dakota State University
Veterinary Technology Program
Van Es Laboratories
Fargo, ND 58105
701-231-7511
FAX 701-231-7514
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu
(Tom Colville, DVM-Director)
4 years-Bachelor of Science
Initial Accreditation-May, 1978
FULL ACCREDITATION

Ohio

Columbus State Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
550 E. Spring St.
Columbus, OH 43216
614-227-2400
http://www.cscc.edu
(Brenda Johnson, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-May, 1974
FULL ACCREDITATION

Cuyahoga Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
11000 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Parma, OH 44130
216-987-5450
http://www.tri-c.cc.oh.us
(Kathy Corcoran, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1998
FULL ACCREDITATION

UC Raymond Walters College
Veterinary Technology Program
P.O. Box 670571
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0571
513-558-5171
FAX 513-558-0734
http://www.rwc.uc.edu
(David Bauman, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1975
FULL ACCREDITATION

Stautzenberger College
Veterinary Technology Program
5355 Southwyck Blvd.
Toledo, OH 43614
419-866-0261
FAX 419-867-9821
http://www.stautzen.com
(Ross Mahowald, DVM-Interim Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1996
FULL ACCREDITATION

Oklahoma

Murray State College
Veterinary Technology Program
Tishomingo, OK 73460
580-371-2371
FAX 580-371-9844
http://www.msc.cc.ok.us
(John Collins, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1980
FULL ACCREDITATION

Oklahoma State University
Veterinary Technology Program
900 N. Portland Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-945-3364
http://www.cvm.okstate.edu
(Sally Henderson, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-March, 2000
FULL ACCREDITATION

Tulsa Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
7505 W. 41st St.
Tulsa, OK 74107
918-595-8213
FAX 918-595-8190
http://www.tulsa.cc.ok.us
(Janet Weaver, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science)
Initial Accreditation-March, 2000
FULL ACCREDITATION

Oregon

Portland Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
P.O. Box 19000
Portland, OR 97219
503-244-6111
http://www.pcc.edu
(Phillip Cochran, DVM-Division Chair)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1989
FULL ACCREDITATION

Pennsylvania

Harcum College
Veterinary Technology Program
750 Montgomery Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3476
610-526-6055
FAX 610-526-6031
http://www.harcum.edu
(Nadine Hackman, VMD-Director)
6 semesters-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1976
FULL ACCREDITATION

Johnson College
Veterinary Science Technology Program
3427 N. Main Ave.
Scranton, PA 18508
1-800-2WE-WORK -or- 570-342-6404
FAX: 570-348-2181
http://www.johnsoncollege.com
(Patricia A. O'Rourke, CVT-Director)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1995
FULL ACCREDITATION

Lehigh Carbon & Northampton Community Colleges
Veterinary Technology Program
3835 Green Pond Rd.
Bethlehem, PA 18020
610-861-5548
FAX 610-861-4132
http://www.lccc.edu
(Susan Stadler-Morris, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-March, 1999
FULL ACCREDITATION

Median School of Allied Health Careers
Veterinary Technician Program
125 Seventh Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-391-7021 or 800-570-0693
FAX 412-232-4348
http://www.medianschool.com
15 months-Associate in Specialized Technology
Initial Accreditation-June 14, 2002
FULL ACCREDITATION

Manor College
Veterinary Technology Program
700 Fox Chase Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-885-2360
http://www.manor.edu
(Joanna Bassert, VMD-Director)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1992
FULL ACCREDITATION

Wilson College
Veterinary Medical Technology Program
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-264-4141
FAX 717-264-1578
http://www.wilson.edu
(Freya S. Burnett, CVT-Director)
4 years-Bachelor of Science-College for Women
2 years-Associate in Science-Continuing Studies Division
Initial Accreditation-May, 1984
FULL ACCREDITATION

Puerto Rico

University of Puerto Rico
Veterinary Technology Program
Medical Sciences Campus
P.O. Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
787-758-2525, ext. 1051 or 1052
(Elizabeth Rivera, DVM-Director)
4 years-Bachelor of Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1996
FULL ACCREDITATION

South Carolina

Newberry College
Veterinary Technology Program
2100 College St.
Newberry, SC 29108
803-321-5262
http://www.newberry.edu
(Richard M. Flora, DVM-Director)
4 years-Bachelor of Science
Initial Accreditation-March, 1999
FULL ACCREDITATION

Tri-County Technical College
Veterinary Technology Program
P.O. Box 587
Pendleton, SC 29670
864-646-8361
http://www.tricounty.tec.sc.us
(Layne Norlund, DVM-Director)

On-Campus Program
2 years-Associate in Health Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1979
FULL ACCREDITATION

Distance Education Program
Associate in Health Science
Initial Accreditation-March, 2002
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Trident Technical College
Veterinary Technology Program
1001 South Live Oak Drive
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
843-899-8011
http://www.trident.tec.sc.us
(Paul Kerwin, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Allied Health Sciences
Initial Accreditation-March, 2002
FULL ACCREDITATION

South Dakota

National American University
Allied Health Division
Veterinary Technology Program
321 Kansas City St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
800-843-8892
http://www.national.edu/veterinary_tech.html
(Peggy Behrens, DVM-Director)
8 quarters-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1981
FULL ACCREDITATION

Tennessee

Columbia State Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2722
http://www.coscc.cc.tn.us
(Boyce Wanamaker, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1979
FULL ACCREDITATION

Lincoln Memorial University
Veterinary Technology Program
Harrogate, TN 37752
423-869-6278
FAX 423-869-6244
http://www.lmunet.edu
(Randall Evans, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1987
FULL ACCREDITATION

Texas

Cedar Valley College
Veterinary Technology Program
3030 N. Dallas Ave.
Lancaster, TX 75134
972-860-8019
FAX 972-860-8057
ollie.dcccd.edu/vettech/default1.htm
(Brian Heim, DVM-Director)
On-Campus Program
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1978
FULL ACCREDITATION

Distance Learning Program
Initial Accreditation-September, 2001
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Midland College
Veterinary Technology Program
3600 N. Garfield
Midland, TX 79705
915-685-4619
FAX 915-685-6431
http://www.midland.edu
(Kerry Coombs, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November 1992, April 1995
FULL ACCREDITATION

Palo Alto College
Veterinary Technology Program
1400 W. Villaret Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78224-2499
210-531-8709
FAX 210-921-8702
http://www.accd.edu
(Larry Bruestle, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1998
FULL ACCREDITATION

Sul Ross State University
School of Agriculture & Natural Resource Sciences
Veterinary Technology Program
Alpine, TX 79830
915-837-8205
FAX-915-837-8409
http://www.sulross.edu
(Darwin R. Yoder, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate Degree
Initial Accreditation-November, 1977
FULL ACCREDITATION

Tomball College
Veterinary Technology Program
30555 Tomball Pkwy.
Tomball, TX 77375-4036
281-351-3357
FAX-281-351-3384
wwwtc.nhmccd.cc.tx.us/
(George W. Younger, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1990
FULL ACCREDITATION

Utah

Brigham Young University
Veterinary Technology Program
Provo, UT 84602
801-378-4294
http://www.byu.edu
(Beverly Roeder, DVM-Director)
4 years-Bachelor in Animal Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1983
FULL ACCREDITATION

Utah Career College
Veterinary Technology Program
1902 W.7800 S
West Jordan,UT 84088
866-304-4224
801-304-4224
http://www.utahcollege.com/certtesting/certs2.html
Initial Accreditation - November 2003
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

Vermont

Vermont Technical College
Veterinary Technology Program
Randolph Center, VT 05061
802-728-3391
http://www.vtc.vsc.edu
(Amy Woodbury-St. Denis, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1991
FULL ACCREDITATION

Virginia

Blue Ridge Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
Box 80
Weyers Cave, VA 24486
540-234-9261
FAX 540-234-9066
http://www.br.cc.va.us
(Stuart Porter, VMD-Director)

On-Campus Program
2 years-Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1976
FULL ACCREDITATION

Distance Learning Program
Associate in Science
(Ken Clever, DVM-Coordinator)
Initial Accreditation-November, 1999
FULL ACCREDITATION

Northern Virginia Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
Loudoun Campus
1000 Harry Flood Byrd Hwy.
Sterling, VA 20164-8699
703-450-2525
FAX 703-450-2536
http://www.nv.cc.va.us
(Leslie Sinn, DVM-Head)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1980
FULL ACCREDITATION

Washington

Pierce College at Ft. Steilacoom
Veterinary Technology Program
9401 Farwest Dr., SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
253-964-6668
http://www.pierce.ctc.edu
(Terry Teeple, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Animal Technology
Initial Accreditation-May, 1974
FULL ACCREDITATION

Yakima Valley Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
P.O. Box 22520
Yakima, WA 98907-1647
509-574-4759
FAX 509-547-4751
http://www.yvcc.cc.wa.us
(Susan Wedam, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-March, 1999
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION

West Virginia

Fairmont State College
Veterinary Technology Program
1201 Locust Ave.
Fairmont, WV 26554
304-367-4589
http://www.fscwv.edu
(Robert Havern, DVM-Coordinator)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1981
FULL ACCREDITATION

Wisconsin

Madison Area Technical College
Veterinary Technician Program
3550 Anderson
Madison, WI 53704
608-246-6100
http://www.madison.tec.wi.us/matc
(Clarissa Sheldon, DVM-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1974
FULL ACCREDITATION

Wyoming

Eastern Wyoming College
Veterinary Technology Program
3200 W. "C" St.
Torrington, WY 82240
800-658-3195, ext. 8268
ewcweb.ewc.whecn.edu/
(Patti Sue Peterson, AHT-Director)
2 years-Associate in Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-April, 1976
FULL ACCREDITATION

Alaska, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Rhode Island do not have Accredited Vet tech schools at this time.

This information has been provided by http://www.AVMA.org and http://www.navta.net/ for information on accreditation, please see those websites.

CANADA-For information regarding Canadian Veterinary Technology Programs,
contact: http://www.caahtt-acttsa.ca
Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists & Technicians
Sandy Hass, Executive Director
Box 91
Grandora SK S0K 1V0
CANADA
306-329-4956
FAX-306-329-4700

Vet Tech Schools in Washington State

Question: I want to find out what schools are located in Washington state.
Can you help me find some schools for a Veterinary Technician?
Thank You - Cheryl G.

Cheryl-

There are two schools that offer veterinary technician programs in Washington. They are:

Pierce College at Ft. Stelacoom
Veterinary Technology Program
9401 Farwest Dr., SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
253-964-6668
http://www.pierce.ctc.edu

Yakima Valley Community College
Veterinary Technology Program
P.O Box 22500
Yakima, WA 98907-1647
509-574-4759
http://www.yvcc.cc.wa.us

Dr Mike Richards, DVM
1/24/2003

Vet Tech Schools in Massachusetts

Question: I am trying to find vet tech schools located in massachusetts.

Thank you. Paul-

Answer: There are three veterinary technician programs accredited by the AVMA in Massachusetts:

1) Becker College (2yrs, 4yrs with B.S.)
Leicester, MA
508-791-9241

2) Holyoke Community College (2yrs)
Holyoke, MA
413-538-7000

3) Mt. Ida College (3 yrs, 4 yrs with B.S.)
Newton Center, MA
617-969-7000

Vet Tech School in Maryland

Question: do u know if there are any vet tech schools in the state of maryland.
thanks

Answer: Q-

There is only one accredited veterinary technician program in Maryland. The Essex Campus of the Community College of Baltimore County, in Baltimore, has a 2 year program leading to an associate degree. The phone number listed in the AVMA directory for this program is 410-780-6608.

Mike Richards, DVM
9/18/2001

Vet tech schools in Michigan

Question: I was wondering where the best Vet Tech schools in Michigan are? I
know MSU is, but on the websites it says they are affiiated and work
with Lansing Community college. What is needed to be licenced now. Are
there any other schools in Michigan for this field??

Thanks, Andrea

Answer: Andrea-

These are the only veterinary technician schools that I am aware of in
Michigan: (Update..see above list)

Macomb Community College (2yr program)
Veterinary Technician Program
Center Campus
44575 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI 48044

Michigan State University (2yr and 4yr programs)

Wayne County Community College (2yr program)
Veterinary Technology Program
c/o Wayne State University
Division of Laboratory Animal Resources
540 E. Canfield
Detroit, MI 48201

I am not sure of the requirements of these programs but I think that the
programs are fairly similar, requiring two years of college with classes on
animal care, lab techniques and other skills helpful in veterinary medicine.

Mike Richards, DVM
6/16/2000

Vet Tech info - Pennsylvania

Q: Dr. Mike, found your site(s) thru search engines and heaved a giant sigh of
relief when I finally located you!!!!

Am currently looking for info on vet tech courses in Pennsylvania and the
only place which I have located at this point is Harcu Jr. College, in Media, Pa.

If you have any other suggestions, I'd appreciate them. I'd also be interested
in subscribing to the VetInfo Digest. I currently subscribe to DW-L
(Doberman World List) and UDC-L (United Doberman Club List) which has only
increased my interest in adding to my education.

At this point, I am seriously considering education in the vet tech field and
feel that my lifelong association and interest with dogs and horses could
only be expanded with a career in this field. I'm not your typical, entry level
student - good grief, I'm pushing 40! ; but this is the direction my life is
headed and I feel it would be a good outlet for me.

If you have any information related to vet techs in this are of the country,
I'd appreciate receiving it!

Thanks in advance.

DeeW

A: Dee-

I think that people shouldn't be afraid to pursue new interests, including
new careers, as they gain experience in life. I applaud your initiative!

Schools with veterinary technology programs in Pennsylvania:

Harcum College
Veterinary Technology Program
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Johnson Technical Institute
Veterinary Science Technology Program
3427 North Main Ave.
Scranton PA 18505
(Probational Accreditation according to 1998 AVMA directory)

Manor Junior College
Veterinary Technology Program
Fox Chase Road and Forest Avenue
Jenkintown PA 19046
(Probational Accreditation according to the 1998 AVMA directory)

Wilson College
Veterinary Medical Technology Program
Chambersburg PA 17201

Good luck!

Mike Richards, DVM

Vet tech program - Vermont

Q: Could you please list (if any) schools in vermont that offer a vet tech
program.
Thanks

A: The only accredited veterinary technology school listed in the AVMA
directory for Vermont is:

Vermont Technical College
Veterinary Technology Program
Randolph Center, VT 05061
802-728-3391

It is a two year program and has full accreditation from the AVMA.

Mike Richards, DVM

Vet Tech Schools - California

Q: Mike I have been looking for a Vet Assistant/Tech school in Northern California. The only thing I have been coming up with is University of Davis. I am looking just for some trade schools to get myself started in the field of Veterinary medicine.

A: Jeff or Becky-

There are seven colleges offering Veterinary Technology programs in
California. I am not familiar enough with the geography of California to
sort our which ones might be geographically suitable, so here is the whole
list:

California State Polytechnic University
Animal Health Technology Program
3801 West Temple Ave
Pomona CA 91768

Cosumnes River College
Veterinary Technology Program
8401 Center Parkway
Sacramento CA 95823

Foothill College
Veterinary Technology Program
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills CA 94022

Hartnell College
Animal Health Technology Program
156 Homestead Ave
Salinas CA 93901

Los Angeles Pierce College
Veterinary Technology Program
6201 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills CA 91371

Mt. San Antonio College
Animal Health Technology Program
1100 N. Grand Ave
Walnut CA 91789

Yuba College
Veterinary Technology Program
2088 N. Beale Rd.
Marysville CA 95901

Vet Tech School

Q: Hello Dr. Mike, I would like to become a vet tech but I have no idea where to start. I can't even locate a school close to me that offers it. Can you help?

Thank you,
Paige

A: Paige You might call College of Veterinary Medicine The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-7372 Phone: (706) 542-5728 They should be able to give you info on schools in GA.

Would you please check your return address setting on your email account. I was unable to send you a reply via email.

Michal Justis

Certification and Licensing of Vet Tech's

Q: Dr. Mike- I am considering a job at Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island and my wife is interested in obtaining her RVT. On your web pages, you mentioned that there were only 5 "accredited" vet tech schools in NY. What do you mean by "accredited"? Our understanding was that an accredited school gives you an AA degree along with the ability to take the state licensing test. My wife already has a 4-year degree in zoology from UC Davis, and so is just interested in a preparatory program/further education for the test. In California, you are eligible to take the test if you have a higher degree and a certain number of work experience hours - is this also true in NY?

Thank you,-Lynn and Val

A: Lynn and Val-

I have to admit that I am not familiar with the requirements in all states for certification or licensing of veterinary technicians. The best way to determine the licensing requirements for New York would be to write to the New York Association of Animal Health Technicians, 90 South Swan Street, Albany, NY, 12210 or to the Board for Veterinary Medicine, Cultural Education Center, Room 3043, Albany, NY, 12230 (phone 518-474-3867).

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