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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.

What's Unique About our Program?

Canton College'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.

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
• Herd Health Management

Career Outlook:

• At the present time, there is a serious shortage of veterinary technicians throughout the country.

Transfer Opportunities:

SUNY Canton has articulation agreements 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.)

Admission Requirements:

• Refer to the table of high school course prerequisites for admission.
• 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.
• 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. Unless the student has signed a waiver stating s/he has chosen not to be vaccinated, proof of immunization will be required prior to performing the mandatory 80 hour preceptorship between Semesters 3 and 4.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (Curriculum 0521)

Semester I Credits

Semester II Credits

Semester III Credits

Semester IV Credits

* Fulfills writing intensive 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.