Vermont State University Randolph Center, Vermont

The Veterinary Technician program at Vermont State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in animal health and veterinary medicine. Typically, the program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree that combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on laboratory and clinical experiences. Students will learn essential skills in animal anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, surgical preparation and assistance, radiography, clinical laboratory procedures, and animal nursing. A strong emphasis is placed on practical application, with students spending significant time in veterinary clinics and animal care facilities.

Graduates of the program are prepared to assist veterinarians in a wide range of duties, including administering medications, monitoring anesthesia, performing diagnostic tests, and providing animal care. The curriculum is aligned with the requirements of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE), enabling graduates to pursue certification as Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) or Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs). Career opportunities are abundant in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, zoos, and other animal-related fields, both in Vermont and across the country. The program at Vermont State University likely emphasizes the importance of animal welfare and ethical practice in the veterinary field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Vermont State University on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.