Veterinary Medical Technology

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Frances Crumley

Recruitment and Student Success Coordinator, CVM Phone: 423-869-6918 Email: [email protected]

What is a Veterinary Technician?

Veterinary technicians work with veterinarians to provide professional animal healthcare. They require extensive knowledge and training in the care and handling of animals. This includes normal and abnormal life processes, medical and surgical nursing, anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, and clinical laboratory procedures—precisely the kind of knowledge and training delivered at Lincoln Memorial University. Both LMU's Veterinary Medical Technology degrees emphasize hands-on experience with animals, preventative medicine, and service to the community.

Veterinary technicians are in high demand, with at least four jobs for every veterinary technology graduate. The U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 15% growth rate for technician careers from now through 2030. Lincoln Memorial University's Veterinary Medical Technology (VMT) Programs prepare graduates to work in:

Small animal clinics
Veterinary education
Large animal clinics
Veterinary practice management
Exotic animal practices
Research Facilities
Zoos
Public health

Please note, these degrees do NOT contain the prerequisite coursework necessary for admission to veterinary school.

Associate of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology

The Associate of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology Program (AS VMTP) prepares graduates to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). Most Associate of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology graduates achieve above-average scores on the VTNE. Many elect to further their education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology. Graduates have joined veterinary school teaching hospitals, major referral centers, and several practices in the local community.

Admissions Requirements

Prospective students must meet the following academic requirements to qualify:

ACT Math score of 19 or an SAT Math score of 530 AND
English ACT score of 18 or an SAT Verbal/Writing score of 470 AND
Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5

Please note that the application to the AS VMTP is separate from the general application submitted to Lincoln Memorial University. Students must complete both applications. All applicants should submit AS VMT application materials to the Veterinary Medical Technology Program, not the University Admissions office.

AS VMT Application Materials:

AS VMT Program Resources:

VTNE Pass Rates

Financial Aid

Scholarships and Grants

Undergraduate Housing Information

LMU Meal Plans

Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology Program is offered exclusively online.

The Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology is open to students who have graduated with an AS or AAS degree from an AVMA accredited institution that desire to further their education in a variety of advanced and specialized courses. The BS VMT Program is designed for students who wish to further their education in a variety of advances and specialies courses. Lincoln Memorial University is one of only 28 AVMA CVTEA accredited programs in the United States that offers a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology.

Admissions Requirements

Students interested in joining the BS VMT Degree Program must complete the following application items:

Admission into Lincoln Memorial University
Proof of graduation from an AVMA CVTEA accredited AS or AAS veterinary technology program
Evidence of successful completion of the VTNE or identified testing window

BS VMT Program Resources:

BS Online VMT Curriculum Plan

VTNE Pass Rates

Financial Aid

Scholarships and Grants

Veterinary Health Science & Technology Department Mission Statement

The Veterinary Health Science & Technology Department (VHS&T) offers programs to students that wish to enter the veterinary profession upon graduation. The mission of the department is threefold;

Provide quality education to prepare entry-level veterinary technicians in patient assessment, evaluation, client communication, and clinical nursing skill development to prepare for and pass the VTNE licensing exam and obtain entry-level positions as veterinary technicians.
Provide veterinary technologists with advanced technician courses that will:
- Enhance the associate level educational foundation to foster quality clinical skill development
- Provide an advanced level of education to obtain positions in veterinary technology education, business management, and industry positions that require a bachelor’s degree to apply
- Benefit those that desire to pursue a specialization as a credential technician
Provide a quality education for those that wish to apply to veterinary college, advance studies at the graduate level, and prepare graduates to work in the industry of veterinary medicine.