Veterinary Technology (Apply by November 15 for the following year)  

A major in Veterinary Technology prepares the graduate to be an integral member of the veterinary health care team. The program encompasses the care and handling of animals, the basic principles of normal and abnormal life processes, various laboratory and clinical procedures, imaging, dental hygiene, pre- and post-surgical patient care, and anesthesia.

Purdue Veterinary Technology also has an associate's degree distance learning degree program. Learn more.

Career Opportunities

Associate of Science (Vet Technician)

• Anesthesia

• Dental care

• Laboratory sample collection and analysis

• Radiology

• Surgical/Operating room technician

• Veterinary nursing

Bachelor of Science (Vet Technologist)

• Animal housing managers

• Biomedical research technologists

• Clinical team leaders

• Pharmaceutical sales representative

• Specialty practice technologist

• Teaching technologist

Plan of Study

Points of Pride

• Small class size

• Low student-to-teacher ratio

• Clinical rotations through School of Veterinary Medicine’s Small and Large Animal Teaching Hospitals

Contact

Jamie Schoenbeck Walsh, schoenbj@purdue.edu

Phone: (765) 494-9235, Fax: (765) 496-2873