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The Veterinary Science Technology program is a dynamic blend of instruction and hands-on experience. Students are trained to work with farm animals, companion animals, common laboratory animals, and exotic species. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the veterinary technician licensing examination, and after six months of laboratory employment, the certification examination of the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science. At the present time, there is a serious shortage of veterinary technicians throughout the country.

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What's Unique About our Program?

SUNY Canton's Veterinary Science Program is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association , provides extensive hands-on experience (laboratory sessions average 20 students), senior preceptorships. Our faculty and staff are actively involved in student learning and activities for both the college and community.

• Visit the Newell Veterinary Science Technology Building
• Review the Veterinary Science Technology course descriptions.
• Veterinary Services Management Bachelor of Technology Program

Students in this Major:

• Gain hands-on experience in small laboratory sections.
• Work with farm animals, companion animals, and common laboratory animal species.
• Will be eligible to take the Veterinary Technician Licensing Examination upon graduation.
• Will be eligible to take the certification examination of the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science after six months of laboratory employment.
• Perform mandatory kennel duty rotation in their senior year.
• Can transfer into the 4 year Veterinary Services Management, B. Tech degree at SUNY Canton

Career Opportunities:

Veterinary technicians provide professional technical support to veterinarians, biomedical researchers, and other animal care specialists. Technicians may work in:

• Clinical Practice
• Animal Shelters
• Diagnostic Laboratories
• Educational Institutions
• Pharmaceutical and Research Industry
• Veterinary Supply and Equipment Sales
• Zoo/Wildlife Medicine
• State and Federal Agencies
• Farms & Stables

Career Outlook:

• In 2010, there were about ten jobs available per graduate.
• At the present time, there is a serious shortage of veterinary technicians throughout the country.

Transfer Opportunities:

• Articulation agreement with Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences undergraduate program in Animal Science for any student graduating with a 3.0 average and possessing the required prerequisite courses.
• Articulation agreement with Mercy College.
• SUNY Canton (Veterinary Services Management, B. Tech)

Time To Complete the Program:

Once enrolled in Fundamental Veterinary Nursing Skills I (VSCT 101), students must complete the Veterinary Science program within four years. For extraordinary situations, permission to complete the Veterinary Science program beyond four years may be granted by the Dean of the School of Science, Health and Criminal Justice in consultation with the Veterinary Science Program Director.

Accreditation:

• AVMA
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• Full Accreditation

Admission Requirements:

• Refer to the table of high school course prerequisites for admission.
• Biology Regents exam with 75 or better
  
• Chemistry Regents exam with 65 or better
  
• NYS Geometry Regents or Math A plus one year with 75 or better
• Minimum high school average of 75.
• Students who do not meet necessary prerequisites may enroll in a preparatory curriculum. Once a grade of 2.0 or better has been achieved in each of the prerequisites of BIOL 101 or 102, CHEM 101 and MATH 106; and an overall 2.5 grade point average has been achieved, the student may apply for admission to the Veterinary Science Technology curriculum.
• Technical  Standards Required for Admission to Veterinary Technology
• A pre-exposure rabies vaccination series (3 injections) is strongly recommended for all Veterinary Science Technology students. This can usually be arranged through your local health department or personal physician.

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­– Of the courses with the VSCT prefix, any course may only be repeated one time.

NOTE: Veterinary Science Technology students must successfully complete the SUNY Canton Computer Competency requirement.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

In order to graduate from the Veterinary Science Technology program, students must successfully complete the course VSCT 211 to comply with the residency requirement.

 

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