Since 1885, Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine has graduated more than 7,000 veterinarians who conduct nationwide and international practice. The college boasts a faculty roster that includes veterinary doctors who are worldwide leaders in their specializations. The first veterinary college to establish a residency program, the school maintains one of the best clinical residency program in all of the United States. Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine sponsors continuing education programs for both veterinarians and the public. As of 2010, the school ranks fifth among all U.S. veterinary schools based on the U.S. News & World Report on Best Graduate Schools.
Ohio State University
601 Vernon L. Tharp St.
Columbus, Ohio 43210
612-292-6446
vet.ohio-state.edu
A two-year program, the Veterinary Technology degree at Brown Mackie College in Akron prepares students for a wide range of clinical skills that include animal patient care, lab procedures, medical imaging, anesthesia administration and monitoring, and providing surgical assistance to animal surgeons. This program from Brown Mackie gives students an overview of the veterinary field via an equal mix of theories and application. The course of study also serves as a good introduction for veterinary medicine should the student decide to pursue a license for practice or surgery. The Brown Mackie system allows pupils to finish courses one at a time and in their own time to help them maximize their time and resources.
Brown Mackie College-Akron
755 White Pond Drive Suite 101
Akron, Ohio 44320
330-869-3600
brownmackie.edu
The Veterinary Technology track at Cuyahoga Community College offers a good balance of theories and application, including credits on Veterinary Law and Ethics. While basic classes require only departmental approval, acceptance into the more advanced courses depends on prerequisites. Cuyahoga encourages students to go through the program according to the Vet Tech curriculum, following the order of courses so that they can better integrate the things they learn from different classes. The Veterinary Technology program that Tri-C offers includes practicum units that provide a comprehensive overview of life as a veterinarian. After going through the program, students can then decide whether or not they want to pursue a vet med degree or spend time working first as an apprentice before continuing their education.
Cuyahoga Community College
District Administrative Offices
700 Carnegie Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
216-987-4000
tri-c.edu