Veterinary Technology (AAS)

ASC ranked No. 3 in the US, colleges with veterinary/animal health technology/technician

2024 TheBestColleges.org

Program Advantages

Careers Built on Compassion

Do you love animals? Alfred State's veterinary technology program is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Licensed veterinary technicians are indispensable members of the veterinary medical team, capable of providing everything from life support and surgical assistance to physical therapy and nutritional management. Our program is designed to provide you with extensive training in the theory and principles, reinforced with the hands-on technical, animal, and laboratory experience needed to prepare you for this exciting field.

Veterinary Technician National Exam Performance

Pioneer Quotes

A new review of the best veterinary technology programs ranks Alfred State as the third best in the United States. The analysis is based on the likelihood of success for students who want to put their love of animals to work. -TheBestColleges.org, 2017

“I'm very thankful for everything Alfred State has taught me. Without my veterinary technician education (and an amazing one at that!), I wouldn't have gotten to where I am now. Parasit with Bliss, Clin path with Bolton, Anatomy with Doc, Radiology with Pierson, the list goes on and on. I was also able to work through school as a technician applying what I learned in the classroom to real life cases which was completely invaluable. I wouldn't have done as well as I did without that background. I'm unbelievably thankful for everything Alfred State has given me, and continues to give me. One of the best decisions I've ever made was to go to technology school first. Thank you all.” -Sean Schubmehl, Veterinary Technology Alumni

“The vet tech program was really comprehensive, and prepared me well for working in the field. It was as challenging as it was rewarding, and it provided me with networking and support to start my career.” -Megan George, Veterinary Technology Alumni

"I hired a graduate from the Alfred State veterinary technology program right out of school, and couldn’t have been more pleased. Even when she first started, her knowledge of anatomy, front office protocol, animal handling skills, venipuncture, radiographic positioning and techniques, surgical suite skills (intubation and anesthetic monitoring), and dental cleaning were more than adequate. We're a small practice where a technician needs to multitask, and she was definitely up for the challenge. She has now been with me for 11 years, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire another Alfred State graduate." – D. Bennett, DVM

Alfred State Rankings and Awards

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Contact

Phil Schroeder, PhD

schroepd@alfredstate.edu

607-587-3983

Professional Outlook

Employment of veterinary technologists and technicians is projected to grow 15 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 10,400 openings for veterinary technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

U.S. Department of Labor Statistics