Purdue Advantages Associate degree curriculum American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program Only USA Veterinary Technology Program initiated by and taught within a school of veterinary medicine
Students receive hands-on clinical training in the Purdue Veterinary Teaching Hospital Hospital technologists teach the latest techniques in veterinary nursing Students train side-by-side with senior veterinary medical students A team approach to animal health and welfare is practiced Purdue's new graduates often earn more than the national average Baccalaureate degree curriculum A 4-year curriculum contains most associate degree courses in years 2 & 3 Prepares graduate veterinary technicians for upward mobility and advancement as technologists through several areas of focus May be able to complete the 2+2 BS degree in one year if student has three years of transfer credits that includes veterinary technology associate degree. Flexible course choices from other Purdue campus schools to match career goals Also accredited by the AVMA Several advanced-level courses taught within the School of Veterinary Medicine Career counseling and instruction by leaders in the veterinary technology profession Curriculum Choices • The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree curriculum in Veterinary Technology is offered in a an accelerated 1 1/2 year plan. Upon completion, students choose between entering the veterinary profession as a registered veterinary technician (RVT) or continuing their education for another one to two years to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and become a veterinary technologist. • The B.S. in Veterinary Technology is offered in a 3 1/2 year plan. Students earn an associate degree after completing one year of general college courses and the two-year clinical program. They often obtain their RVT certification after receiving the associate degree, but usually continue their studies for another year to earn a B.S. degree. Graduates of the associate degree program who enter the profession also have the option of returning later to complete a B.S. degree.
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