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The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in the Veterinary Medical Technology Program (VMTP) is designed for students who wish to become certified veterinary technicians (CVTs). The program combines classroom learning with hands-on laboratory and clinical experience. The VMTP offers both full and part time options as well as day and evening sections. All vet tech courses must be completed within 4 years of the date of entry into the program.
The Joliet Junior College Veterinary Medical Technology Program is fully accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Upon completion of the VMTP, graduates are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) for licensure in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) administers the examination. Certification requirements may vary from state to state. The A.A.S. in veterinary technology is not intended to meet the requirements for application to veterinary school to become a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM).
The VMTP has special admissions criteria and limited enrollment. After admission to JJC, the student must also apply to the veterinary technology program. Please view our Admissions criteria (under the Health & Occupational Science Students section).
Through a combination of classroom learning, hands-on laboratories, and two externship experiences in veterinary medicine, students receive a solid foundation in the areas of Veterinary Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, Behavior Analysis, Pharmacology, Clinical Pathology, Surgical Methods & Anesthesia, and Client Education.
Common responsibilities of a CVT include:
The Veterinary Medical Technology Program is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). After completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the national certification exam.
Degree
Certificate
An AAS in Veterinary Medical Technology and certification through VTNE testing will provide unique career opportunities, including:
| July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE | 102 |
| Three-year VTNE pass percentage | 88% |
Give a gift and support JJC Vet Tech animals in need.
Dr. Scott Keller
Phone: 815-280-2775
Email: skeller@jjc.edu
Eileen McKee, MS, CVT
Phone: 815-280-2752
Email: emckee@jjc.edu
Abby Panozzo
Phone: 815-280-2286
Email: apanozzo@jjc.edu
Karen Magno-Scheer, Program Secretary
Phone: 815-280-2746
Email: kmagno@jjc.edu
Review the JJC Vet Tech VTNE Application Instructions here:
Cats and dogs from local animal shelters are brought to campus each semester, where they are cared for by vet tech students and faculty, until they are adopted out to good homes.
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