Purdue University offers an associate degree in veterinary technology for aspiring animal health technicians. Students can complete this degree either on campus or through their distance-learning program. When on campus, students take classes through the on-campus vet school, where they receive hands-on training working with dogs, cats, horses and cows, among other animals. Topics covered include health management for small and large animals, anatomy, pharmacology and anesthesia. Those learning via the distance learning must provide videotapes showcasing their clinical experience that faculty members will review.
Argosy University is located in the twin cities of Minnesota and offers an associate degree for veterinary technology, where students must complete 21 hours of general education as well as 69 credits for the degree. Full-time students are able to complete the degree within 21 to 30 months. Courses include medical terminology, animal care, anatomy, veterinary diseases and veterinary pharmacology, among others.
The Central Carolina Community College is located in Sanford, North Carolina, and offers a veterinary medical technology program that was first established in 1974. The school's website proudly proclaims that this was the first of such programs in the state of North Carolina. The program consists of exposing its students to both small and large animals by way of lab and clinical experiences. Topics for courses include diseases, surgical procedures, nutrition and office practices. Students also have access to off-campus large animal facilities.
Sanford-Brown has multiple campuses across the United States, including Jacksonville, Florida; Portland, Oregon; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Each campus offers an associate degree in veterinary technology. Some topics discussed in the program include pharmacology, veterinary surgery topics, veterinary anesthesia topics, and animal care and health management. The curriculum includes traditional lectures and clinical work to best provide the students with a well-rounded education.