Veterinary Medical Technology

To inquire about this program: Mary Hatfield | 423.869.6278 | mary.hatfield@LMUnet.edu

VETERINARY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM STANDARDS

Mission Statement of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program

In conjunction with mission statements of Lincoln Memorial University and the School of Allied Health Sciences, the faculty of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program strives to install the highest professional responsibility, moral, and ethical standards in the preparation of quality veterinary technologists (veterinary nurses) through a superior academic program at the undergraduate level. Specifically, the mission of the veterinary medical technology program is to prepare veterinary technicians with the Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology that demonstrates professional competency in the veterinary field including but not limited to administer quality medical care, laboratory procedures, therapeutic procedures, promote client-technician-doctor communication, and understand humananimal bond.

Program Goals

As a member of Allied Health, the Veterinary Medical Technology
Program seeks to fulfill the following goals:

Provide an Associate of Applied Science and a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Veterinary Technology that meets the
academic standards of the American Veterinary Medical
Association, the State of Tennessee, and Lincoln Memorial
University
Provide conscientious, caring, skilled veterinary technicians
and veterinary technologists who are highly capable of
comprehending and practicing the science of veterinary
medicine
Provide an educational background that enables graduates to
become integral members of the veterinary health-care field.

Program Objectives

Administer quality medical care involving companion, food and laboratory animals. (Advance Medical Knowledge)
Demonstrate and apply laboratory procedures essential to
diagnostic veterinary medicine. (Advance Medical Knowledge)
Demonstrate understanding of disease processes and the
subsequent therapeutic procedures. (Promote Public Health)
Demonstrate therapeutic interpersonal communication skills
in the client-technician-doctor relationship. (Service to
Humanity)
Understand the human-animal bond.(Promote Animal Welfare)
Technical and Performance standards are necessary in a competent
veterinary technician or technologist. These standards are necessary to
protect the technician, other members of the health care team and the
animal patients.

Physical Requirements

Capable of lifting and/or carrying up to 50 pounds from floor to
waist level frequently
Capable of handling, positioning and restraining live animals.
Visual ability to see details at a close range and to make
observations and assessments necessary in animal care. Be able to
use diagnostic equipment i.e. microscope, thermometer,
refractometer etc.
Willingness to assist with or perform a wide variety of routine
medical surgical and diagnostic procedures common to the
veterinary setting, including humane euthanasia
Capacity to read, understand, and quickly execute complex verbal
and written instructions given in English and perform
pharmaceutical computations