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Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
- Tallahassee, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A two-year diploma accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Veterinary Technology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two-year diploma combining classroom
- Laboratory procedures. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Private veterinary clinics and hospitals
- Corporate veterinary hospitals
- Specialty and emergency practices
- Animal shelters
- Veterinary diagnostic laboratories
- Zoos and wildlife organizations
- Food-safety inspection
- Veterinary sales
- Practice management
Curriculum
- Two-year diploma combining classroom
- Laboratory and clinical work in an on-site veterinary clinic. Topics include anatomy and physiology
- Laboratory procedures
- Animal nursing
- Anesthesia and surgical assisting
- Imaging
- Dentistry
- Pharmacology and calculations
- Emergencies
- Nutrition and practice management
- Ending with a six-week practicum. Graduates may write the VTNE.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion with course-by-course credential evaluation
- 4 English
- 4 math
- 3 science
- 3 social science
- 2 foreign language units
- Recalculated GPA 3.0 or better
- SAT or ACT
- Essay and two recommendations.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with course-by-course credential evaluation (NACES member), 4 English, 4 math, 3 science, 3 social science, 2 foreign language, 2 elective units, SAT/ACT (school codes 5215 / 0726), 500-word essay, Two recommendations, International Student Financial Statement, Transfer applicants with 30+ credits need 2.5 GPA (2.0 with 60+ credits).
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- TOEFL PBT 550
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement.
How to apply
- Check current admissions requirements and application deadlines. The I-20 request is due 15 November (spring) or 15 May (fall). Submit the online admissions application and pay the 35 USD application fee. Send a NACES course-by-course credential evaluation
- SAT or ACT scores (codes 5215 / 0726)
- A 500-word essay
- Two recommendations and an English test score. Return the International Student Financial Statement. After admission
- Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,431 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $35 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Tallahassee main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agricultural and Food Sciences |
| Department | Veterinary Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,431 USD per year. The application fee is $35 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,992 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120.