Vet Tech Schools in Missouri - Vet Tech Programs Near You

University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, Missouri

Prepares students for a broad scope of practice in veterinary technology.
Focuses on career advancement and increased responsibility.
Offers a rewarding future in a fast-paced work environment.
Requires completion of an AVMA-accredited Associate in Applied Science – Veterinary Technology program for admission.
Requires current licensure as an RVT/CVT/LVT/LVMT in the United States for admission.
Designed for licensed veterinary technicians seeking a Bachelor of Science degree.

Long-standing program established in 1973, providing quality and affordable veterinary education.
Offers multiple pathways including Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, and Veterinary Receptionist training.
Pre-Veterinary prerequisites available at all MCC campuses.
Provides hands-on experience through the Adopt a Pet program, partnering with regional animal shelters.
Graduates are prepared to be valued members of a veterinary team.
Practice management courses are available online and on all campuses.

Hands-on experience with 8 different animal species, enhancing learning through direct interaction.
Instructors bring real-world veterinary experience to the classroom.
Hybrid format combines online lectures with in-person labs, offering flexibility for working students.
Partnership with the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine provides invaluable experience at the MU Veterinary Health Center.
Affordable tuition costs, making quality veterinary technology education accessible.
Prepares graduates for a variety of career opportunities in veterinary hospitals, research, government, and industry.

Fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Comprehensive coursework prepares graduates for careers as registered veterinary technicians.
Combines general education with extensive science and animal health theory and practice.
Curriculum covers essential topics related to animal health care and veterinary practices.
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree designed for entry-level employment.
Offers diverse career opportunities with promising job growth in animal healthcare.
Requires 16 hours of veterinary clinical shadowing/observation hours or employment in a veterinary practice.

AVMA-accredited program ensuring high standards and quality education.
Hands-on experience in well-equipped facilities including barns, corrals, farmland, and specialized labs for surgery, anatomy, and X-ray.
Opportunity to work with a variety of animals, including domestic and occasionally exotic species.
Active involvement in rehabilitating shelter animals, providing care, and finding them suitable homes.
Emphasis on ethical behavior, lifelong learning, and providing the highest quality of animal care.
Prepares graduates for the Veterinary Technician National Exam and Missouri State Exam, leading to certification.