Founded in 1912, Johnson College is a private technical training institution in Scranton. The college offers a two-year Associate of Science in veterinary technology that has AVMA accreditation. To qualify for admission, students must submit SAT or ACT college admission test scores, complete 10 hours of observation of veterinarians in a private practice or animal hospital, and have secondary or post-secondary coursework experience in English, algebra, biology and chemistry. Those admitted to the program learn how to care for both small and large animals and complete classes in a variety of subjects, including animal husbandry, computer science, microbiology, intensive care and business. Prior to graduation, all students complete both an unpaid clinical internship and a paid, cooperative educational work experience. Eligible students can receive federal and state financial aid and institutional scholarships while studying at Johnson College. Job placement assistance is available.
Johnson College
3427 N. Main Ave.
Scranton, PA 18508
570-342-6404
johnson.edu
A private, for-profit career school, Sanford-Brown Institute operates campuses throughout the United States, including a location in Pittsburgh. The branch offers an AMVA-approved program in veterinary technology. The program lasts for two years and culminates in an Associate of Specialized Technology. A high school diploma or GED is necessary for enrollment. Students in the program study pharmacology, anesthesia, office management, surgery and animal care. A clinical externship is necessary for graduation. The school participates in federal and state financial aid programs and offers a limited number of scholarships and work-study placements. Sanford-Brown provides job placement assistance.
Sanford-Brown Institute
421 7th Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
888-270-6333
sanfordbrown.edu
The Presbyterian Church U.S.A. founded Wilson College in 1869 in Chambersburg, a community 55 miles south of Harrisburg. In 2010, "U.S. News and World Report" ranked the school 17th among all baccalaureate colleges in the northern United States. Home to fewer than 750 students, the college offers an AMVA-approved Bachelor of Science in veterinary technology. Students spend four years in the program and can elect whether to study animal biology or veterinary practice business management. The animal biology program incorporates lessons in radiology, pharmacology and veterinary surgery, while the latter program covers business and computer science topics. Both programs require an internship. Approximately 99 percent of all students receive some form of financial aid while studying at Wilson College, according to "2009 Barron's Profiles of American Colleges."
Wilson College
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
800-421-8402
wilson.edu