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The Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills leading to entry-level employment in a variety of veterinary clinical settings and related fields.
Graduates of this program will be prepared to provide a wide range of clinical skills including animal patient care, laboratory procedures, medical imaging, anesthesia administration and monitoring, and surgical assistance for a variety of domestic animals.
A veterinary technician is an important part of the veterinary team. They work under the supervision of a veterinarian and often assist them with a variety of clinical and laboratory tasks.
During their education and during their externship, they are trained to perform laboratory tests, provide specialized care, take and process radiographs (x-rays), prepare animals and equipment for procedures and surgeries, assist in variety of medical procedures, and more.
* Please note: Progression through the Ross College Veterinary Technology core program courses is contingent upon students receiving the mandatory pre-exposure rabies vaccine. Of all the communicable diseases to which a veterinary medical professional may be exposed, the contraction of rabies, while unlikely, is almost 100% fatal. Therefore, the Ross College Veterinary Technology program requires that all students be vaccinated against this disease before they may work with live animals.
After the conclusion of the classroom portion of the Veterinary Technology program at Ross, there is a required externship experience. Students have the meaningful opportunity to practice their knowledge and skills in the field alongside other veterinary healthcare professionals. In addition, it allows employers at the veterinary facilities the chance to see the students in action prior to making hiring decisions for their office.
Students who finish the Veterinary Technology program that have not yet taken the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE) are considered veterinary assistants. Once they have taken and passed the VTNE, they register with the state of Ohio and then are called Registered Veterinary Technicians.
Ross has helped me to pursue my career as a Pharmacy Technician with great instructors who take the time to help you succeed in every aspect.
Lovonia Weatherspoon Graduate Pharmacy Technician student at Ontario, OH campus Graduation: May 8, 2019
Putting myself through the Medical Assistant program at Ross has been the best investment I've made toward my future because I have a stable lifetime career that I truly enjoy. I will always remember the support and encouragement that I was given by the staff and my instructors. Thank you, Ross, for being around to help me invest in my future.
Kaycea Garner Graduate Medical Assistant student at Portage, MI campus Graduation: October 11, 2018
Ross is great. I love learning and being challenged and Ross does both of those things. Going to Ross was the smartest thing I did.
Melissa Day Graduate Veterinary Assistant student at Canton, MI campus Graduation: June 12, 2019
The instructors at Ross are amazing. They give you all the tools you need to succeed. They really care about your success in the program.
Ashley Concepcion Graduate Medical Assistant student at Port Huron, MI campus Graduation: December 23, 2019
Being a single mother who works full-time and cares for her granddaughter, I didn't think going back to school was an option for me. Ross Medical has a great schedule for working parents, so I was able to fit school into my busy schedule. I am almost halfway through the program and I am so proud to be a Ross student.
Yolonda Rodriguez Graduate Medical Assistant student at Port Huron, MI campus Graduation: May 21, 2019
