The 推荐正规买球平台 兽医学技术 program was the first of its kind in NC. Since 1974 the program has been accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Graduates are recognized leaders in their field. Departmental instructors are leaders in the veterinary community. Equipment used in the program is plentiful and state-of-the-art.

Characterized by a bright and enthusiastic nature, successful VMT students are focused on learning. The typical student tends to be an independent person with valuable experience working in a veterinary clinic.

Often students have a background in the sciences coupled with their love and concern for animals. They work well in teams and understand the importance of professional behavior.

The VMT program exposes students to a variety of animals including rodents, 兔子, 狗, 猫, 牛和马. In addition to extensive hands-on lab experiences, the program also uses numerous teaching models and demonstrations. 因为这是一个医疗项目, uniforms are required and all students have animal care responsibilities. The faculty is dedicated to animal healthcare and teaching. They are an experienced group of well-educated professionals, including two licensed veterinarians and veterinary medical technicians.

A variety of job opportunities awaits graduates of the VMT program. Employers include private veterinary practices, 研究机构, 制药公司, 诊断实验室, 动物园, 野生动物康复中心, 州和联邦机构, 兽医教学医院, 以及专业和急救实践.

Students enrolled in the program study nutrition, 疾病, 解剖学, 放射学, 寄生虫学, 药理学, 牙科, 外科及临床程序, 麻醉学, 实验室技术, 办公室惯例. The program has a diverse animal population, 一个大的狗和猫的病房, on-campus labs and an off-campus large animal facility.

The instructional program features guest speakers from the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine, representatives from pharmaceutical and 研究机构, 从专科医院, as well as members of the NC Veterinary Board. Students are invited to attend meetings and continuing education seminars sponsored by state veterinary associations. Students in the VMT program are encouraged to join the student chapter of the North American Veterinary Technician Association and the North Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians.

The program is designed to be completed in two years and is offered exclusively during weekday classes at the Lee Main Campus in Sanford, NC. 因为学院是非住宿的, students are individually responsible for their finances and housing.

学生学什么

Students successfully completing the 兽医学技术 Program will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical terminology
• Identify specific breeds of domestic and laboratory animals, 列出生理数据, and outline basic animal husbandry and care techniques
• Properly restrain, examine, and medicate animals
• Understand OSHA and DEA regulations and be able to establish safety and regulatory compliance protocols
• Identify relevant anatomical structures and describe basic physiological processes of animals
• Identify important life cycle stages of common external and internal parasites as well as treatment/prevention strategies and public health aspects
• Describe basic disease processes and discuss prevention strategies
• Understand basic pathological changes associated with disease and 准备 sample collection and submission of histopathology and necropsy specimens
• 收集, 准备, 执行, 分析血液学样本, 验尿, 微生物学, and clinical pathology using manual and automated laboratory techniques
• Calculate drug and fluid doses accurately, 教育病人有关药物的知识, and understand the daily working operations of a veterinary pharmacy
• Be familiar with the function and maintenance of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation
• Take and process radiographs and be knowledgeable about other imaging techniques
• Recognize and understand aseptic technique as it applies to surgery, instrumentation, and packaging
• 管理麻醉/止痛剂, 协助手术, and maintain accurate surgical/anesthetic records
• Conduct routine, critical care, and emergency procedures and maintain accurate medical records
• 进行牙齿预防
• Select appropriate diets for animals in all stages of health/disease, 分析营养标签, and identify various types of animal foods
• Effectively communicate with clients and demonstrate in writing proper procedures for restraining and medicating animals.