Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, North Carolina

The Veterinary Medical Technology program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a comprehensive two-year program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive as veterinary technicians. Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the program provides a rigorous curriculum covering animal anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, laboratory techniques, and clinical practices. Students gain hands-on experience preparing animals for examination and surgery, collecting specimens, performing dental and radiographic procedures, administering anesthesia, and assisting in surgical procedures. A strong emphasis is placed on animal husbandry and proper care techniques, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to provide compassionate and effective care. The program also incorporates work-based learning opportunities, though placement is not guaranteed and is contingent upon satisfactory background checks and screenings. Graduates are eligible to sit for state and national examinations, opening doors to diverse career paths in veterinary clinics, research laboratories, zoos, and other animal care facilities. This program emphasizes both practical skills and theoretical knowledge, creating well-rounded and highly employable veterinary professionals.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 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.