What is the difference between the Animal Care program and the Veterinary Technology program?
The Animal Care program concentrates on the management and husbandry of the healthy companion animal. The students in the animal care program are preparing for careers as groomers, kennel managers and animal care technicians in the biotechnical field. The Veterinary Technology program concentrates on nursing procedures and technical diagnostic procedures used in caring for sick and injured animals. The students in the Veterinary Technology program are prepared for entry-level positions as veterinary technicians in private companion animal, exotic, and large animal practices. The students are also qualified to serve as veterinary technicians in the clinical service departments of biotechnical companies, zoos, aquariums, wildlife rehabilitation centers, etc.
