Veterinary Technology - Mercy College - Main Campus

Veterinary Technology from Mercy College - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Veterinary degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Imagine practicing as a veterinary technician , a highly educated and skilled member of the animal health care team. Today's veterinary technicians are licensed professionals who team with veterinarians to offer state-of-the-art veterinary care. The Mercy College Veterinary Technology Program is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and leads to a four-year baccalaureate degree and the title, veterinary technologist. The program's primary objective is to provide graduates with a superior education combined with the technical skills they need to succeed as veterinary technologists. A major strength of the program is its affiliation with renowned, ultra-sophisticated veterinary hospitals and research institutions in the New York-Metropolitan area, providing outstanding practicum and externship opportunities as well as guest lecturers. Program graduates qualify to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE), the credentialing examination that is available only to graduates of AVMA-accredited veterinary technology schools and is required for licensure in New York State. Graduates of Mercy's Veterinary Technology Program have achieved a 100% passing rate on the VTNE for over 15 years, and their scores consistently have been 25-30% higher than the combined average scores of graduates of other veterinary technology schools. Mercy's Veterinary Technology Program is highly regarded in the veterinary field and the consistent demand for our graduates assures multiple employment opportunities. A significant number of program graduates practicing in specialty and emergency veterinary medicine are earning more than $50,000 per year. Career Opportunities Licensed Veterinary Technicians practice in: Small animal medicine Specialty small animal medicine: Emergency and critical care medicine Anesthesia Surgery Dentistry Internal Medicine Ophthalmology Diagnostic imaging Exotic animal medicine Zoo animal medicine Marine animal medicine Equine medicine Shelter medicine Other careers in veterinary medicine for veterinary technologists include: Teaching in schools of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology Veterinary practice management Biomedical research Pharmaceutical sales and marketing Animal behavior Animal nutrition View more details on Mercy College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Veterinary courses.