Purdue University is a public university situated in West Lafayette, in northwestern Indiana. Purdue was founded in 1869. The university's veterinary medicine school offers an extensive bachelor of science program for veterinary technology. The program aims to prepare people for careers as veterinary technicians, with courses in radiology, nursing care, anesthesia and client education. The degree also can prepare students for careers in animal control shelters and in biomedical research.
North Dakota State University, in Fargo, is a public institution. The university has been in operation since 1890. Its veterinary technology division educates students in the technical tasks involved in the field, including radiography, patient history, surgical assisting, anesthesiology and dental prophylaxis. The program entails a combination of laboratory classes and hands-on experience in an on-site wellness clinic.
Michigan State University is a research university that is in East Lansing. Michigan State was established in 1855. Its veterinary medicine college offers both bachelor of science degrees and certification. The four-year bachelor's program is composed of diverse core classes such as pharmacology, veterinary medical terminology, anesthesiology, radiology, parasitology, surgical nursing, preventive health care and comparative anatomy.
Morehead State University is in Morehead, in northeastern Kentucky. Morehead State opened in 1887. The university's agricultural sciences division features a veterinary science and technology department. For veterinary technology, both bachelor's and associate's degree options are available. The clinical program centers on extensive knowledge of animals, veterinary nursing and animal care. The faculty consists of both veterinary technologists and veterinarians. The curriculum includes classes such as clinical anatomy, diagnostic imaging and microbiology.