Become a Veterinary Technician in as little as 24 Months

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Gain the clinical skills and hands-on experience needed for a career in animal healthcare.

MedQuest College provides career-focused veterinary training designed to help you enter the workforce as a skilled professional. Through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory training, and clinical externships, you’ll develop the expertise to assist in surgery, manage patient care, and perform laboratory procedures for small and large animals.

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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Identifying the different components of the skeletal and muscular systems of canine, feline, bovine, and equine.
  • Basic comparative anatomy of domestic animals with an emphasis on the structure and function of the major organ systems.
  • Clinical chemistry tests, automatic clinical chemistry testing methods, standard veterinary clinical microbiology testing, parasitology of companion and livestock animals with emphasis on zoonotic parasites, and standard veterinary cytology tests.
  • Patient preparation, anesthetic agents, and adjuncts, and their effect on a body system. Anesthetic equipment, troubleshooting, and maintenance are discussed as well as workplace safety involved with administering anesthesia.
    Veterinary dentistry. Topics covered include oral anatomy, terminology, instrumentation, and dental prophylaxis for companion, exotic, and equine species.
threeveterinary technician students getting ready in surgery room

WHAT YOU’LL EARN

  • Veterinary Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree 
  • Prepared to apply to take the Veterinary Technology National Examination (VTNE) through the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)
  • Upon successful completion of the national examination, students will be eligible to submit for licensure by the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners (KBVE)
veterinary technician student working in surgery room

Why Choose MedQuest College

Associate Degree Path

Earn your Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology in 24 months.

High Standards of Education

Our program is accredited by the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association), representing the highest standard for veterinary education.

Hands-On Learning

Train in veterinary labs using industry-standard equipment and clinical chemistry testing methods.

VTNE Preparation

Our curriculum prepares you to sit for the Veterinary Technology National Examination (VTNE) upon graduation.

I chose MedQuest because I wanted a place that believes in me as much as I believe in helping others. Additionally, knowing that the program is accredited gives me assurance in the quality of my education and prepares me to enter the workforce.
Mackenzie S.
I chose MedQuest College to get into the medical field because I have always been a people person and love to care for others. The most positive experience I’ve had here at MedQuest was getting to learn from my classmates and instructors. They have helped me overcome some of my doubts I’ve had about myself, the ability to reach this goal.
Sierra M.

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