Veterinary Technicians

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Veterinary Technician Schools in the US

*Note: Some Information regarding accreditation may be out of date. Please check with the school for further information.

Alabama Jefferson State Community College Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program 2601 Carson Road Birmingham, AL 35215-3098 205-856-8519 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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: [email protected] Website: 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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

Q: 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- A: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 www.pierce.ctc.edu Yakima Valley Community College Veterinary Technology Program P.O Box 22500 Yakima, WA 98907-1647 509-574-4759 www.yvcc.cc.wa.us Dr Mike Richards, DVM 1/24/2003

Vet Tech Schools in Massachusetts

Q: I am trying to find vet tech schools located in massachusetts. Thank you. Paul- A: 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

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

Q: 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 A: 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). Connecting Veterinary Technicians to one another and the profession to the world


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Michael Richards, D.V.M. co-owns a small animal general veterinary practice in rural tidewater Virginia. Dr. Richards graduated from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979, and has been in private practice ever since. Dr. Richards has been the director of the PetCare Forum...

 

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