Overview

The four-year online B.S. in Veterinary Technology — developed with Banfield Pet Hospital, the leading provider of preventive veterinary care in the U.S. and part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of practices — is designed to benefit veterinary professionals, animals and the broader industry.

No matter your busy schedule, you will learn to capably assist veterinarians and prepare for certification exams to take advantage of a flourishing job market and ensure pets get the care they need.

As you complete your vet tech coursework online at Appalachian State University, you’ll gain real-world experience working with animals during your clinical experience. Upon graduation, you’ll be positioned to leverage your skills to take care of the best friends in your community and even shape the future of the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Veterinary Nursing
Principles of Veterinary Pharmacology
Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
Professional Communication Skills in Veterinary Medicine
Companion Animal
Practice Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine Veterinary Medicine View 275 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT or ACT)
Official college transcripts

Tuition Fee

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International

26550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 885 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

26550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 885 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

5310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 177 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Boone

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Veterinary Technology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Boone

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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