Graduate Degrees
Veterinary technology is one of the most popular programs at Minnesota School of Business-Rochester. Students learn skills and scientific knowledge that, with their love of animals, prepares them for rewarding careers in veterinary clinics, wildlife sanctuaries, research labs and other animal care settings. A vet tech might have the amazing experience of watching a colt take its first step or earn the gratitude of the family whom you taught to care properly for an injured dog.
- Associate in Veterinary Technology (opens PDF)
Questions about our vet tech program? Call 1-877-655-7676 or contact college admissions.
Vet tech students at Rochester
Listen to a vet tech student:
I have been enrolled at Minnesota School of Business since October of 2007. The program has very small classes. The instructors do everything they can to answer questions the students may have or sit down and show step by step how to do a procedures. The students work togther to form a team and because they work so closely together, have become a family. ~ Emily Reed, Rochester Veterinary Technology student
A hands-on approach to learning
Students in our veterinary technology associate degree program work with animals from the beginning of the program. Before graduation, they apply their skills and knowledge in a nine-credit externship in a working veterinary setting.
Our career services department provides job search assistance, but it is not unusual for an internship to turn into a career position.
Veterinary surgical suite at Rochester
Career opportunities
As the demand for veterinary services grows, so does the demand for trained veterinary technicians. Career opportunities include positions with the following types of organizations:
- Small animal clinics
- Equine and production animal practices
- Animal research labs
- Zoos and wildlife sanctuaries
Program accreditation
The veterinary technology program at the Rochester campus of Minnesota School of Business is accredited by American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) as a program for educating Veterinary Technicians. Graduation from this program meets the educational requirement to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
Admission to the veterinary technology program
If you are considering this rigorous program, you should have a solid foundation in chemistry, biology and math, good communication skills, and, most of all, a commitment to helping animals and their owners. Contact college admissions for more information about admission requirements.