The Colleges in Minnesota for a Veterinary Technician

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Veterinary Technicians are trained professionals that assist veterinary surgeons in private and public practices. While the majority of veterinary technicians work in the private sector, public positions in zoological parks, research laboratories, farm management bureaus and the military are also possible career options in the field. There are a number of colleges and universities that offer fully accredited programs in Minnesota for those seeking to become Veterinary Technicians.

Argosy University

Argosy University's 90,000 square foot campus facility is located just south of Minneapolis in the suburb of Eagan. The facility is close to the Twin Cities International Airport and Mall of America, and is easily accessible via public transportation. Students attending Argosy University can take advantage of online courses for a portion of their credits. The university's veterinary technician program awards an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree to students completing the 69-credit curriculum. Full-time students can take from 21 to 30 months to complete the course and must serve a three-month clinical training internship as part of the program. Electives focusing on a wildlife track can be added to the coursework but is not required for completion of the degree.

Argosy University
1515 Central Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
651-846-2882
argosy.edu

Rochester Community and Technical College

Located in southeastern Minnesota, the campus of Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) sits on a large campus that also houses branches of the University of Minnesota and Winona State University. RCTC offers an AAS degree for students completing a 72-credit program that includes core courses in pharmacology, clinical labs, animal husbandry, veterinary surgical nursing, animal nutrition, and applied diagnostic imaging. Students seeking to continue their education can easily transfer to the above mentioned universities in search of a four-year degree.

Rochester Community and Technical College
851 30th Ave. SE
Rochester, MN 55904
507-385-7211
rctc.edu

Ridgewater College

Offering a 75-credit AAS degree program in Willmar, Ridgewater College's veterinary technology program is one of the most popular in the state. Their on-site facilities include a simulated veterinary clinic, fully equipped animal surgery center with laser surgery technology, digital X-ray center, a dental lab and updated kennel facility with exotic and small domestic animals. Students complete all coursework on campus and can choose to participate in an optional internship program once completing the program.

Ridgewater College
2101 15th Ave. NW
Willmar, MN 56201
320-222-5200
ridgewater.mnscu.edu

References

• Argosy University
• Rochester Community and Technical College
• Ridgewater College

Resources

• Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association