Veterinary Technician Associate Degree
On-line Vet Tech Classes beginning in Fall 2025! Find out more!
A veterinary technician (vet tech) is a trained professional who assists veterinarians in the care and treatment of animals. At NCTA, students learn basic care for their patients, assist with medical procedures, learn how to perform lab tests, assist in surgeries and more!
Beginning Fall, 2025, NCTA will offer this degree on campus, or online.
On- Campus Associate Degree - Veterinary Technician Option
Veterinary Assistant Associate Degree
Working along side Veterinarians and veterinary technicians, the Veterinary Assistant helps care for animals and maintains the clinic or hospital. Their role involves a mix of clinical and administrative tasks, including animal Care, preparing work rooms, assisting with procedures, and administrative duties.
Animal Husbandry Associate Degree
An Associate Degree in Animal Husbandry prepares students for careers in animal care and management. This type of degree focuses on the practical and scientific aspects of breeding, raising, and caring for animals, particularly livestock and farm animals.
Associate Degree- Animal Husbandry
Equine Health Associate Degree
An Equine Health Degree is a specialized program for veterinary technicians who want to focus on the care and medical treatment of horses. This degree blends general veterinary technology education with specialized training in equine health and management.
Associate Degree- Equine Health Degree
Vet Tech Certificates
A certificate is a great way to gain credentials that provide foundational knowledge and specif skills related to a career field.
The Animal Care Certificate.....
Veterinary Technology Resources
Accreditation
The Veterinary Technology Program at NCTA has been accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) since the early 1970s. The next accreditation site visit is scheduled for 2027.
Licensure
In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education Federal Guideline 34 CFR §600.9(c), programs leading to licensure and and/or certification required for entry into the profession are listed online. The states in which the program fulfills educational requirements necessary for licensure or certification are identified.
Veterinary Technician National Exam Three Year Pass Rate
Vet Tech Handbook for Students
All Veterinary Technology students should read the Veterinary Technology Student Handbook
Rabies Mitigation Plan
- Rabies is a fatal disease that the veterinary profession may come in contact with, because of this several requirements are in place.
- Animals brought to class by students must be vaccinated against rabies at least 28 days before coming to class (This includes dogs, cats, and horses)
- Unvaccinated students will not handle any unvaccinated warm blooded animals.
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