The Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology

Are you interested in a career as a vet tech? The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology program at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business provides science-based, hands-on training in all skills you need for entry to the field. Rehabilitate rescue animals, assist with veterinary surgery, care for lab animals and learn how to communicate with animal owners. Graduate and be payroll-ready in under two years of full-time study.

Program highlights

You will receive hands-on practice in clinical procedures and patient care. Topics include animal physiology and anatomy, veterinary pharmacology, hematology, anesthesiology and small animal surgical assisting. Other features:

• Small class sizes  and individual attention will help you master challenging coursework.
• Faculty members are veterinarians and experience vet techs.
• Vet labs are outfitted with professional equipment, including lab supplies, microscopes and x-ray machines.
• The externship provides valuable experience in a clinical practice. 
• You will practice calculating, dispensing and explaining medication dosages.
• You will learn how to differentiate between normal and abnormal physical status in animals and take appropriate corrective measures when necessary.
• Learn more about this program.

Ready to start? Need more information?

We are enrolling new students now for next quarter! If you are ready to get started, or if you need more information about our vet tech program, call 1-877-655-7676 or contact college admissions today!

Visit Globe University's website for statistics on the program at Globe campuses.  

Notes. 1 – Tuition, fees and textbook costs are current as of October 3, 2011 and represent estimated costs for students completing the program “on-time” based on current tuition levels which are subject to change; 2 – “Median Federal Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from federal student loans for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 3 – “Median Private Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from private loan sources for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 4 – “Median Institutional Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from institutional financing plans for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 5 – the “On-Time Completion Rate” reflects the percentage of students completing the program in 2010-2011 who did so within the normal program length; 6 – Job placement rate calculated for 2010-2011 program graduates using the methodology established by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS – www.acics.org); 7 – O*Net is the U.S. Department of Labor’s database for job titles and information related to employment in specific career fields. The occupations listed in the table above result from entering the program’s CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code into the O*Net Crosswalk at http://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/. CIP codes reflect broad categories of educational programs rather than the specific focus of a program offered at a particular institution. As a result, the occupations listed above represent potential careers that may be obtained by graduates of this program and may include occupations in which program graduates do not work. Please speak to an admissions representative to learn more about specific career opportunities for graduates of this program. Values of “n/a” appear for programs that had fewer than 10 graduates in 2010-2011.