Veterinary Technology College Programs

Our college's veterinary technology programs prepare graduates to serve as critical members of medical teams, assisting licensed veterinarians, animal researchers and wildlife conservation specialists in a variety of settings:

• Small animal hospitals
• Equine practices
• Animal research labs
• Wildlife rehabilitation centers
• Mobile vet services

Selecting a veterinary technology program

Veterinary technology programs vary from one college to another. A comprehensive program will provide training in the care and handling of animals, in basic principles of normal and abnormal life processes, and in routine veterinary laboratory and clinical procedures.

Below are points to consider when selecting a college for veterinary technology, and features of Globe University/Minnesota School of Business's program. Contact our admissions office for more detailed information.

Questions to ask about a college veterinary technology program:

What experience do instructors have in the field?

Veterinary technology instructors at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) include small and large animal veterinarians with active practices. You will be able to discuss current trends and learn the most current techniques in veterinary science.

How much time do students spend with live animals?

At GU/MSB, students learn in fully equipped, on-campus veterinary suites. College classes focus on hands-on, practical training. Class sizes are small, and you will have plenty of opportunity to actually work with the animals. In contrast, some colleges offer veterinary technology programs entirely online — no contact with animals in the classroom at all!

Where do the animals used in the program come from?

Some veterinary technology programs purchase dogs and cats from research labs, keeping them in artificial living situations for long periods of time. Our college takes in rescue animals, providing veterinary care and maintenance care over the course of a normal recuperation period and preparing the animals for foster homes or permanent adoption. Students have the opportunity to care for rescue dogs, cats and horses in realistic clinical and care settings.

Does the program provide the skills employers need?

Our veterinary technology advisory board, composed of professionals and employers in the veterinary science field, regularly reviews our courses and our programs, ensuring our students receive training that prepares them for today’s career opportunities in veterinary science.

How flexible is the program?

Our veterinary technology programs enroll students every quarter. We offer day and evening classes and some courses can be completed online. It is our goal to help you fit college into your life.

What is the college’s placement rate?

Placement rates for graduates of our veterinary technology programs are high, and our career services department. At GU/MSB, we are in the business of preparing students for careers, although a number of students take veterinary technology courses at our college to learn how to care for their own animals. Please contact our admissions office for specific information.

Are you looking for a two-year or a four-year program?

We offer a four-year Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology program (for veterinary technologists) and a two-year Associate in Veterinary Technology degree program (for veterinary technicians).

Will you receive credit for military experience or transfer of credits from another college?

Our Education Department will evaluate transfer credits from another college and your application for college credit for relevant military training.

Is the program accredited?

Globe University/Minnesota School of Business campuses in Woodbury, Plymouth, Shakopee, Blaine and Rochester are accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Our graduates are prepared to take state and national Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) exam.

Equine, pocket pets, production animals – what area of veterinary technology interests you?

Horses or raptors, cats or snakes, you will have experience and training for an entry-level position in a variety of veterinary practices when you graduate from our program.

With training in veterinary technology, you will be ready to make a difference, caring for animals in hospitals and clinics by prepping them for surgery, drawing blood and placing catheters. You will be at the veterinarian's side during surgery, administering anesthesia, monitoring patient heart rates and temperatures and assisting in other ways. In addition to practicing in animal hospitals and veterinary clinics, veterinary technologists and technicians find careers in animal research, as inspectors with the USDA and as sales representatives for veterinary pharmaceutical companies.

GU/MSB offers the veterinary technology program at campuses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area (Blaine, Woodbury, Plymouth, Shakopee), Moorhead, St. Cloud and Rochester, MN; Eau Claire, WI and Sioux Falls, SD.

Contact Globe University/Minnesota School of Business to find out more.  A representative will be happy to discuss the program in light of your personal goals. If you decide to enroll, the representative will help you with the entire admissions process.