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Veterinary Medical Technology

Are you an animal lover? Get paid for doing what you love with a degree in Veterinary Medical Technology, which will prepare you for a career assisting veterinarians in examinations, collecting specimens, dispensing medications, surgery, and more.

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Application Period
January 28, 2026 – May 20, 2026

Information Session

Information Session
No appointment is needed.
Mon November 10, 2025 6 – 7:30pm NV-172
Wed February 18, 2026 6 – 7:30pm NV-172

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Need observation hours? Contact the following facilities:

Hospital Email Phone
VCA Wrightsville Beach Animal Hospital 910-397-7770
Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral ecvr.dawnmckelvey@gmail.com 910-790-1070
Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital etownvet@icloud.com 910-862-3000
Porters Neck Veterinary Hospital brittanyfpnvh@gmail.com 910-686-6297
Leland Veterinary Hospital lelandvethosp@gmail.com 910-371-3440
Needham Animal Hospital info@needhamanimal.com
Atlantic Animal Hospital aahpcr2@yahoo.com
Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency and Trauma Center (910) 325-8227
College Road Animal Hospital elise.eisel@svp.vet or casey.damatta@svp.vet
Skyline Vet Specialist alexiswade@skylinevetspecialists.com
Forest Hills Vet Hospital foresthillsvethospital@gmail.com 910-362-9955
Capeside Animal Hospital info@capesideanimalhospital.com 910-383-2100
Highsmith Animal Hospital beccaboneyhah@gmail.com 910-799-5587
LaCroix Veterinary Hospital lacroix@thevetspets.com 910-799-3100

This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to assist veterinarians in preparing animals, equipment, and medications for examination and surgery; collecting specimens; performing laboratory, radiographic, anesthetic, dental procedures; assisting in surgery; and providing proper husbandry of animals and their environment.

Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take state and national examinations administered by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board. Graduates may be employed in veterinary clinics; diagnostic, research, or pharmaceutical laboratories; zoos; academic institutions; or other areas associated with animal care.

Program Mission

The educators of the Veterinary Medical Technology program strive to educate our students to be successful veterinary technicians, providing high-quality, and compassionate veterinary nursing care.

Selective Admission Process

The TEAS test is a minimum requirement to apply for this program. Potential applicants are encouraged to complete this form if they are not sure whether they are meeting eligibility requirements or have questions about the test. Applicants should also be sure to visit the FAQ page for general questions about the test.

*Minimum requirements are subject to change each academic year. Please refer to the information packet.

Accreditation

Program Outcomes

January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024
Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE 48
Three-year VTNE pass percentage 81.25%

Course Information

Veterinary Medical Technology

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