LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
Lousiana now has 4 AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Programs
Baton Rouge Community College
The Veterinary Technology (Vet Tech) Program at BRCC is a two-year, fulltime curriculum which will include lectures and laboratories, combined with clinical externships at veterinary centers of excellence throughout the region.
Upon graduation, students will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology, and will be eligible to sit for the National Veterinary Technician Exam (NVTE), to receive licensure to practice in Louisiana as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Admission to the BRCC Veterinary Technology Program is selective. Students interested in the program are required to complete prerequisite courses in math, biology, English, and animal health courses. They must take an entrance exam, write a personal statement, and complete an application for admission.
The application packet is located on our website at www.mybrcc.edu. For additional information please contact Dr. Adcock at 216-8099 or adcockr@mybrcc.edu.
Delgado Community College
The mission statement of the Veterinary Technology Program (VETT) is to develop veterinary technicians that have both excellent “technical” skills as well as excellent “people” skills. Veterinary technicians have become important members of the veterinary health care team, and as part of that team work directly under the supervision of a veterinarian. Veterinary technicians perform many important duties in the veterinary facility, including the following: client education, performing diagnostic tests including blood work, urinalysis and x-rays, animal nursing, administering anesthesia and assisting in surgery, and record keeping. This comprehensive educational program provides students with a high quality fundamental and practical education in both the college classroom and in veterinary clinical settings. It also prepares students to successfully perform all of the tasks that veterinary technicians are expected to perform. Additionally, they will learn how to become good members of the veterinary health care team. Such important character traits as integrity, hard work, and client service will also be developed.
Northshore Communtiy College
This two year Associate of Applied Science Degree Program trains the student to work in a clinical veterinary setting. Graduates of the program are employed in veterinary clinics and hospitals, as well as being qualified for positions in research facilities. The curriculum is also designed to prepare the student to successfully complete the National Veterinary Technician Certification Exam. The emphasis of this program is on the health and care of small domestic animals (dogs and cats).
Northwestern State University
The NSU Veterinary Technology Program is an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program that offers both an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology with a Veterinary Technology concentration.