Degrees Granted and Certification- Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree in Veterinary Technology
- Indiana State Law requires successful passing of the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) after graduation in order to be registered as an Indiana Registered Veterinary Technician
- VTNE scores can be transferred to other states (over 40 license, certify, or register veterinary technicians)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Veterinary Technology is available and accredited by AVMA. Graduates may pursue additional Veterinary Technician Specialist in anesthesia or emergency and critical care with additional clinical case experience
- Purdue graduates have 99%+ pass rate on VTNE
- Graduates possess the education and training to adapt to varying requirements of clinical practice, industry, and research employers
- 75% of new graduate technicians are employed in veterinary practices
- 25% enter other areas of employment: include veterinary schools, biomedical research, teaching, diagnostic laboratories, zoos, veterinary supply sales, farms, humane societies, animal control, and food inspection
- Many opportunities exist for both the veterinary technician (AS) and veterinary technologist (BS) program graduates
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