Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Veterinary Technology program provides a comprehensive and career-focused education, preparing students for successful roles in the animal healthcare field. As the longest-running program of its kind in Louisiana with continuous AVMA accreditation, NSU stands out by offering the state’s only bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology. Students benefit from hands-on training in a simulated veterinary hospital setting, working with diverse animal populations under the guidance of experienced veterinarians and RVTs. The curriculum emphasizes current veterinary knowledge and essential skills, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and subsequent registration as Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs). With internship opportunities and strong faculty mentorship, the program equips students with the clinical competence, ethical standards, and technical expertise necessary for a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine and related fields, including potential pathways to veterinary school. The program also offers options for students with prior RVT credentials to complete their bachelor’s degree through an articulation agreement.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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.