Turn your love of pets and science into a career in Veterinary Technology!
What is Veterinary Technology?
Turn your love of animals into a lucrative career, without breaking your budget at OCTC's Veterinary Technology program. This program will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to work as a professional veterinary technician in as little as two years. Areas of study include office and hospital procedures, client relations and communications, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, clinical techniques, pharmacology, anesthesiology, surgical and medical nursing, radiology and clinical pathology training. The Veterinary Technology program, will prepare you for the real world with clinical and lab experiences to develop the skills needed to become a valued professional in the field.
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Pre-Admission Conferences:
- September 15, 2026
- January 26, 2027
- March 23, 2027
All Pre-Admission Conferences will take place at 5 p.m. in the Veterinary Technology Teaching Hospital located at OCTC's Downtown Campus (1501 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY 42031)
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, OCTC has you covered. OCTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank. The Veterinary Technology program now qualifies for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program! Get up to 60 credit hours for FREE! Learn more!
Admission Requirements
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Accreditation
The Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
Students who complete the program will be awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology and are eligible to sit for the national/state exams to obtain licensure.
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Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status. All Veterinary Technology students are expected to maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
