Veterinary Technology

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 74. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

Veterinary Technology Degree Program-

In partnership with Northwestern Connecticut Community College's Veterinary Technology Program

Middlesex Community College has entered into a partnership with the Veterinary Technology Program at Northwestern Connecticut Community College. The Associate Degree in this AVMA fully-accredited program will prepare students for immediate employment in veterinary offices, biological research facilities, drug and feed manufacturing companies, and in the animal production industry. The objective of this program is to provide the classroom, laboratory, and field experience that will prepare students to be job entry-level competent. After completing the Associate Degree program, eligible students may transfer seamlessly to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut to major in either Animal Science or Pathobiology. The NCCC Veterinary Technology Program promotes graduate success through a combination of challenging studies, extensive on-site hands-on learning opportunities, affiliations with off-site veterinary clinics, and continued emphasis on the need for lifelong learning.

Students at Middlesex Community College can complete program prerequisites, their general education requirements, and some program requirements on the Middletown Campus before transferring to Northwestern to complete the degree program. Middlesex students should be aware that completion of courses at Middlesex Community College does not guarantee admission to Northwestern's program as they still must comply with the other requirements for admission as listed below. (Learn more)

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the wide variety of knowledge needed within the career, including anatomy and physiology, laboratory procedures, medical and surgical nursing skills, and clinical pathology.
2. Demonstrate the entry-level skills and the knowledge applicable for a wide variety of careers, including employment at veterinary clinics, zoos, wildlife rehabilitation centers, research facilities, pharmaceutical sales, as well as drug and feed manufacturing companies.
3. Sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination.
4. Demonstrate analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills applicable to the role of the veterinary technician in the field of animal healthcare.
   

Veterinary Technology by Degree Requirements

• Interview w/ fulltime veterinary technology program faculty member
• For any VET* course numbered 150 or higher, a health physical and rabies vaccination certificate are required.
• Students must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. and must be in overall good health.
• It is strongly recommended that applicants experience 20 hours or more of experience at a veterinary practice.

Note: a minimum grade of "C" (2.00) is required for all VET* designated courses.
Additionally, all VET* and BIO* designated courses must be completed within 5 years.

Advisors:

Sheryl Keeley, MA, CVT, skeeley@nwcc.commnet.edu 860-738-6483

Mark Busa, Assoc. Prof. mbusa@mxcc.commnet.edu 860-343-5779

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 74-75