Veterinary Technology
School of Veterinary Medicine
A major in veterinary technology prepares the graduate to be an integral member of the veterinary healthcare team. The program encompasses the care and handling of animals, the basic principles of normal and abnormal life processes, various laboratory and clinical procedures, imaging, dental hygiene, pre- and post-surgical patient care, and anesthesia.
Purdue veterinary technology also has an associates, distance-learning degree program. Learn more.
Deadline for fall enrollment - apply by November 15
Points of Pride
- Small class size
- Low student-to-teacher ratio
- Clinical rotations through School of Veterinary Medicine’s small and large animal teaching hospitals
Careers:
Associate of Science (vet technician)
- Anesthesia
- Dental care
- Laboratory sample collection and analysis
- Radiology
- Surgical/Operating room technician
- Veterinary nursing
Bachelor of Science (vet technologist)
- Animal housing managers
- Biomedical research technologists
- Clinical team leaders
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
- Specialty practice technologist
- Teaching technologist
Contact Information:
Veterinary Technology Office
kirtsb@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 494-7619
Fax: (765) 496-2873
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