Veterinary Medical Technology
Update for Fall 2023
The CFCC health science/nursing faculty and Student Services units rolled out new testing guidelines for health science and nursing applicants. Starting for fall 2023, the TEAS test (by ATI; versions 6 and 7 only) will be used in place of the PSB and must be completed successfully before filing an Intent to Apply.
For more details, please visit the Health Science Enrollment Center , FAQ page , or CFCC Testing Services .
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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
*Applications are accepted from January through May for the class beginning the subsequent fall semester.
Quick information
Information Session
Step One
Watch the virtual tour video .
Step Two
Print, review, and highlight the information packet.
Step Three
Watch the information session video .
Please be sure to answer all quiz questions. Students must receive 100% on quizzes to qualify for VMT Program (results are emailed to the program director, April Lehmann).
Program Outcomes
| July 1, 2019-June 30, 2022 | |
| Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE | 41 |
| Three-year VTNE pass percentage | 58.54% |
