Master's Degrees
Are you gutsy, caring and willing to get your hands a little dirty? Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) – Elk River offers an associate degree in veterinary technology that prepares students for careers in animal hospitals, veterinary clinics, breeding and boarding kennels, pet stores, wildlife rehab centers and more. If you love animals and people, this is the college program for you.
Contact our admissions representatives today to get more information on this program or to learn more about our veterinary facilities. You can reach us toll-free at 877-655-7676.
Work with animals throughout the program
At GU/MSB, we stress practical training in all of our college programs. In the vet tech program, this means students get plenty of hands-on experience with animals. Our sophisticated veterinary suites are designed to simulate real-life working environments in veterinary technology, and our “patients” are real rescue animals that need veterinary care.
Students in our program gain hands-on experience through activities such as:
- Collecting and analyzing samples
- Applying bandages and dressings
- Performing animal physical therapy
- Administering medicine
- Performing minor procedures
- Visiting local animal shelters, farms, vet clinics and wildlife refuges
Get practical veterinary technician training
Our vet tech program is designed to give students the knowledge and skills they need to be competitive job candidates. With the help of veterinary professionals who are active in their fields, we regularly review our program curriculum so that students learn in-demand skills. Based on these program reviews, our coursework covers the following subjects:
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Who should enroll in the vet tech program?
Not everyone is suited to become a veterinary technician. Students who wish to enroll in our vet tech program should definitely have compassion for animals. They should also have an interest in people. They should have a little grit, a sense of humor, and a little boldness. They should be comfortable with technology and not be afraid to try new things. An ideal candidate for a degree in veterinary technology should also:
- Enjoy reading
- Perform well in math and science
- Be willing to work irregular hours
- Like communicating with people
Want to know more? Contact us
Our admissions representatives are ready and waiting to help you decide if a vet tech career is right for you. They can answer questions you might have about our facilities, how to become a vet tech, certification and much more. Call us at 877-655-7676 or send us an online request for more information.