California
Veterinary Technology Program Accredited
The designation comes from the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
水多多导航 offers two 鈥渧et tech鈥� degrees: a two-year Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology and a four-year Bachelor of Science.
Program accreditation is designed to verify that a program meets nationally recognized standards of academic and professional excellence. Before a program is accredited, representatives from a recognized accrediting agency review all aspects of the degree program, including its curriculum, faculty credentials and student outcomes. The team also holds an in-person 鈥渟ite visit鈥� at the university.
The CVTEA offers initial accreditation to new programs such as 水多多导航's, which began in 2019. The vet tech program will remain on initial accreditation until achieving full accreditation. The full accreditation site visit is scheduled for 2026.
鈥淕raduation from a CVTEA accredited program is a prerequisite for the licensure examination,鈥� said Dr. Brenda Fredette, 鈥淭his accreditation ensures our program provides students with the competencies and skills necessary for today鈥檚 veterinary practices.鈥�
About the veterinary technology program
Students seeking an associate or bachelor鈥檚 degree in veterinary technology work with live animals on campus as they master practical skills in animal care. Coursework consists of classroom theory, hands-on training and 240 hours of clinical experience.
水多多导航's associate degree in veterinary technology prepares graduates to seek an entry-level position in two years of full-time study. The bachelor鈥檚 degree offers electives in veterinary technology specialties and an advanced clinical experience.
Classes are held in new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in Eberly Hall at 水多多导航 California.
The space features a radiology room; surgical suite; pharmacy; isolation and recovery rooms; dog, cat and rabbit housing; dog yard and three lab rooms. A lounge area in the center of the first-floor suite is for student collaborations.