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Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville Huntsville, Alabama

Hands-on training at the Ross North Canton campus.
Curriculum designed to equip graduates with skills needed for entry-level veterinary clinical settings.
Comprehensive clinical skills training covering animal patient care, laboratory procedures, medical imaging, anesthesia, and surgical assistance.
Mandatory pre-exposure rabies vaccination for student safety.
Required externship experience to apply classroom knowledge in real-world veterinary facilities.
Prepares students to sit for the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE) and become Registered Veterinary Technicians.

Distance education format allows students to learn without permanently relocating, offering flexibility.
Students gain practical experience through a required minimum of 20 hours per week of work/volunteer experience at a veterinary facility in Alabama.
Program focuses on preparing students to become Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) by meeting AVMA accreditation standards and preparing students to take the VTNE and Alabama State Boards.
Graduates have a high job placement rate, with 100% receiving job offers after graduation and passing their board exams.
The program cost is relatively affordable, less than $13,000 for the two-year program.
Opportunities to potentially travel for large animal and laboratory animal clinic requirements, broadening experience.

Comprehensive curriculum covering animal anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, surgical assisting, dentistry, radiology, and clinical laboratory procedures.
Hands-on training in well-equipped veterinary facilities, potentially including an on-site animal hospital or partnership with local veterinary clinics.
Opportunities for practical experience through clinical rotations and externships with veterinary practices, animal shelters, and research facilities.
Preparation for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) leading to credentialing as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
Instruction from experienced faculty comprised of licensed veterinarians and/or credentialed veterinary technicians.
Focus on a variety of animal species, including companion animals (dogs, cats), potentially large animals (horses, livestock), and/or exotic animals depending on program resources and local needs.
Emphasis on developing essential skills in client communication, animal handling, and emergency care.