Learn more about the Purdue Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program
The Veterinary Technology program is a science based veterinary
nursing program offering an Associate of Science degree. The Veterinary
Technology Distance Learning (VTDL) program at Purdue University
is designed to allow a student to gain the knowledge, information,
and skills necessary to practice as a veterinary technician.
Typically, most students who complete VTDL:
- are already employed with a veterinarian
- enjoy their job working with a veterinarian and plan to continue working with them
- are willing to make a long term commitment to develop the
skills and acquire
the extensive knowledge required to be a Veterinary Technician
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Program Curriculum and Fees
The curriculum for VTDL contains 35 didactic courses and 17 clinical mentorships. For an overview of the curriculum, suggested plans of study, and fees click here.
For information about how to apply for Financial Aid and important dates, click here.
For financial aid information specific to the VTDL program, click here.
IT Requirements
- Internet connection of 56k or better (higher speeds strongly recommended)
- Blackboard approved web browser. For a list of supported browsers, please visit the [Blackboard website]
- CD/DVD drive
- Monitor capable of displaying 800x600 resolution or better
- Resolution of 1024x768 or more is recommended for best performance
Proctor Requirements
A proctor is the person who insures exam security. The VTDL communicates with the proctor the necessary information for the student to complete course exams.
- Proctor must be a licensed veterinarian, a credentialed veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, CVT), or a practicing teacher in a school, college, or university
- Proctor may not be a spouse or relative
- Proctor must have high speed internet connection available
- For detailed information click here.
- High school graduation or equivalent (high school transcript required)
- Minimum high school subject matter prerequisites (deficiencies may be made up with college-level courses)
- Science - 6 semesters (2 must be biology and 2 chemistry)
- English - 8 semesters
- Academic Math - 6 semesters (View a list of college-prep math courses)
- Applicants must be 18 years of age prior to entering clinical courses.
- SAT or ACT scores
Transferring of Credits
The program contains 70 credit hours for graduation. Of these 70 credit hours, 62 are specific to the veterinary technology program. The 8 that you may transfer in break down as follows: 3 hours of freshman English composition, 2 hours of elective credits and 3 hours of an Animal Science course.
Completing the Program
Historically VTDL students who maintain their employment status and family life will take an average of 4-5 years to complete the program in a part-time status. While this may seem to be a long time, it is the same effort that the on-campus students log in their intensive program. On-campus students are in class, labs, and rotations from 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM five days a week. DL students are typically unable to make that kind of time commitment because of their life/job situation, and thus it is important for DL students to remember that they are going to need to take this curriculum at a slower pace to prevent significant disruption of their other obligations and responsibilities, and to prevent their inability to meet the academic load.
Students NOT Residing in the United States
It is essential that students learn techniques that are considered state of the art of veterinary medicine. All veterinary facilities must meet the requirements for Clinical Mentorship facilities. See information above about the Clinical Mentorship Experience.
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