Associate in Applied Science, Veterinary Technology (AAS VT)

Turn your passion for animals and interest in their health and wellness into a career as a veterinary technician. Whether your goal is to assist a veterinarian in a clinic, at a lab or with research, an associate degree in veterinary technology from Medaille College’s School of Adult and Graduate Education (SAGE) provides the necessary credentials for you to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) required for professional licensure as a Veterinary Technician in New York State.

Developed from the curriculum of Medaille’s longstanding and accredited program at its Buffalo campus, the Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology is a 70-credit program formatted for the working adult. Classes occur one night a week, and are supplemented with online and clinical work around your schedule, so you can complete your degree without giving up your job. 

Over the course of the program, you’ll study the core principles and theory of veterinary science and blend it with hands-on laboratory and clinical experience. Classes are created around the core responsibilities of a veterinary technician, and include: 

• Laboratory animal science
• Small animal diseases and nutrition
• Farm animal restraint
• Veterinary practice management

Why earn your AAS in Vet Technology at Medaille?

• Accelerated format: Take your classes one night a week – and still earn your degree in as little as two and a half years.
• Small, dynamic class settings: Learn from licensed veterinarians, vet techs and other professionals working in the field.
• Hands-on clinical experience: Complete clinical work at a reputable Rochester-area veterinary clinic or hospital.
• Faculty and staff dedicated to your success: Get the classes you need, when you need it. Our small campus size and low student-to-faculty ratio (approximately 23 students per class) means you’ll have no trouble registering for your classes, getting one-on-one help in and out of the classroom and receiving individual assistance from our dedicated staff.

What you can do with a degree in veterinary technology:
As a licensed veterinary technician, you can support various veterinary facilities including animal clinics, shelters, animal hospitals, aquariums or zoos. Other opportunities include vet tech positions in animal research and lab facilities, animal health department, pet food and pet pharmaceutical companies.

Medaille’s Associate in Applied Science, Veterinary Technology program satisfies the New York State Education requirements for professional licensure as a Veterinary Technician.