Veterinary Technology - SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Veterinary Technology from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is a Campus Associate Veterinary degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The veterinary technology program is designed to provide students extensive core information in the theory and principles of veterinary science. The core information is then reinforced with the hands-on technical, animal , and laboratory experiences needed to prepare them to become licensed veterinary technicians . Licensed veterinary technicians are indispensable members of the veterinary medical team who are compassionate and highly motivated professionals dedicated to animal health care. The veterinary technician is capable of providing nursing care, life support, laboratory specimen analysis, physical therapy, surgical assistance, anesthesia, dental hygiene, radiographic imaging, and nutritional management for their animal patients. The veterinary technician is also adept at client education and grief management counseling. The veterinary technology program is primarily housed on the third floor of the Agriculture Science Building. In the Agriculture Building, a vivarium houses mice, rats, snakes, lizards, tortoises, turtles, fish, birds, rabbits, and guinea pigs; you will also find cat kennels, dog kennels, laboratories for teaching animal health care, animal anatomy and physiology, anatomy/necropsy, parasitology, laboratory animal management and exotics, surgical suites, medical imaging suites, pharmacy, animal examination rooms, and a clinical pathology laboratory. Large animal laboratories are conducted at the Alfred State College Farm. Students learn to safely work with and care for a variety of farm animals including horses, pigs, sheep, goats, alpacas, and dairy cattle of all ages. An average week consists of 24-36 hours spent in the classroom and/or laboratories. Veterinary technology blends hands-on techniques with lecture-based course materials. Students are assigned an adviser from within the program to assist with career and academic planning. Veterinary technology students are encouraged to become members of the student chapter of the NYSAVT (New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians), and NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America). The veterinary technology program is designed to be completed in two academic years. Students enrolled as Alfred State Opportunities Program students have three academic years to complete the program. Transfer students with appropriate advanced degrees or transfer students from other veterinary technology programs may be eligible for advanced placement. In order to progress in the veterinary technology program, students must earn a "C" or better in each core veterinary technology course, with the exception of VETS 1214 large animal anatomy and physiology which requires a minimum of a "D" to pass the course. Students receiving an "F" in two or more successive core veterinary technology courses will be required to change majors. Career Opportunities: Veterinary Hospitals (Small Animal , Large Animal, Mixed Animal and Exotic Animal) Biomedical Research Institutions Zoological Parks Educational Institutions Specialized Dairy Calf or Cow Management View more details on SUNY College of Technology at Alfred . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Veterinary courses.