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Program Description

Accreditation
The Athens Technical College Veterinary Technology Program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) as a program for educating veterinary technicians. Enrollees should be aware that obtaining licensure, certification, or registration status as a veterinary technician with most states requires graduation from an AVMA-accredited program, the successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination, and, in some cases, the successful completion of a state-administered examination.

Associate Degree Program
The Veterinary Technology program combines general education and basic science courses with specific courses related to veterinary technology over seven quarters of continuous study. The second year of study is particularly unique in that both university and private practice settings are utilized to obtain hands-on clinical training; this program may require evening and weekend participation on the part of the student. The veterinary technician is expected to possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills, refined psychomotor skills, and a commitment to lifelong learning. A desire to work with people as well as animals is critical to success in veterinary technology. Program graduates are awarded the associate of applied science degree.