Athens Technical College offers a 21-month associate of applied science degree in veterinary technology. This program combines general education requirements in the liberal arts and sciences with specialized instruction in diagnostic procedures, nursing care for large and small animals, surgical procedures, animal anatomy and physiology, veterinary pathology and diseases, anesthesiology and office management. During the second year of study, students receive hands-on training both on-campus and through professional internships in private clinical practices.
Athens Technical College
800 US Highway 29 North
Athens, GA 30601
706-355-5000
athenstech.edu
Fort Valley State University offers a bachelor of science degree with a major in veterinary technology. This program requires a broad foundation of general education coursework in communication, leadership, civics, humanities, fine arts, science, math, technology and social science. Major level courses include animal nursing and restraint, hospital procedures, veterinary pharmacology, animal anatomy and physiology, radiology, animal diseases, veterinary microbiology, anesthesiology and clinical applications.
Fort Valley State University
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
478-825-6211
fvsu.edu
Gwinnett Technical College offers an associate of applied science degree in veterinary technology. This full-time program requires coursework in English composition, humanities, public speaking, psychology, math and natural science. The core curriculum consists of courses in computer literacy, diagnostic laboratory procedures, animal anatomy and physiology, pathology and diseases, large and small animal nursing, surgical procedures, pharmacology, exotic animals, anesthesiology and management skills. A professional internship is also required.
Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
770-962-7580
gwinnetttech.edu
Ogeechee Technical College offers an associate of applied science degree in veterinary technology. This program combines general education courses in biology, chemistry, English, math, psychology and public speaking with specialized instruction in veterinary science and nursing. Major level course topics include animal anatomy and physiology, diagnostic laboratory testing, nursing and surgical procedures, veterinary pathology, animal diseases, basic pharmacology, anesthesiology, client education, office management, medical terminology and sonography. Students must also complete a supervised internship in a professional clinical setting.
Ogeechee Technical College
One Joe Kennedy Blvd.
Statesboro, GA 30458
800-646-1316
ogeecheetech.edu