The northwest Indianapolis campus of Harrison College offers an associate degree in veterinary technology. Courses cover a range of skills related to caring for animals. Students will learn about laboratory and radiology procedures, counseling and animal wellness and disease prevention. The college also has a kennel on-site, where students can get firsthand experience dealing with sick animals. Students are required to have 100 credits to complete the academic program.
Harrison College - Indianapolis Northwest
6300 Technology Center Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46278
317-873-6500
harrison.edu
Purdue University offers both a Bachelor of Science and an Associate of Science degree in veterinary technology. Students learn the basics of veterinary medicine, including nursing, pre- and post-surgery care and anesthetics. Purdue University has both online distance learning and on-campus instruction for students, depending on need and skill level.
Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine
625 Harrison St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-7607
vet.purdue.edu
As of September 2010, Vet Tech Institute has locations in Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Houston; Indianapolis; Pittsburgh; and St. Louis. The school was founded in 1958 and is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities. Among the skills Vet Tech Institute students learn are how to take X-rays, administer injections, fill prescriptions and care for animals before and after surgery. Upon graduation, Vet Tech Institute students are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam, which is required to be a credentialed vet tech.
Vet Tech Institute
800-570-0693
vettechinstitute.edu