Announcement

Earl H. Rippie Veterinary Nurse Leadership Scholarship winners

Veterinary Technology Program Celebrates Dr. Earl H. Rippie Veterinary Nurse Leadership Scholarship Recipients
Feb 15, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Jen Serling and Ann Wortinger from the Veterinary Technology program at Appalachian State University have been honor...

The Veterinary Technology Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

Revolutionizing Veterinary Education: Micro-Credentials in the Appalachian State Veterinary Technology Program
Sep 12, 2023

In the dynamic world of veterinary education, staying ahead of the curve is essential. At the Appalachian State Veterinary Technology Program, we take...

Members of Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology Program and Beaver College of Health Sciences collaborated to publish a new article in the Summer 2023 edition of the Journal of the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (JAVTE).

Vet Tech and BCHS faculty, student publish article in JAVTE
Aug 24, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Members of Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology Program and Beaver College of Health Sciences collaborated to publish ...

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SACSCOC Board Approves the Program
Jun 3, 2022

When launching a new program, accreditation of the institution and program ensure academic quality. Accreditation involves rigorous internal and exter...

Dr. Virginia Kiefer Corrigan, program director of App State’s four-year online program in Veterinary Technology and member of the prestigious Homeward Bound leadership initiative for women with a background in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine).

Veterinary Technology leadership tackles global lack of women leaders in STEMM
Mar 8, 2022

In an effort to tackle a global lack of women leaders in STEMM, Dr. Virginia Corrigan, director of Appalachian State University’s new four-year onli...

Top: Dr. Virginia Kiefer Corrigan, director of App State’s four-year online program in Veterinary Technology, with her dog Yogi, a 13-year-old golden retriever. Photo by Amy Gray, Silver Pebble Photography. Left: Jennifer Serling, CVT, BVSc, assistant director with her dog Daffy and her cat Marshall Meowthers at her home in Arizona. Photo submitted. Right: Mary Beth McKee, lead instructional designer with her dog Tremont. Photo submitted.

New team announced for App State online program in Veterinary Technology
Mar 3, 2022

Appalachian State University has appointed Dr. Virginia Corrigan as director and Jennifer Serling as the assistant director of its new four-year onlin...

Appalachian State University’s new Bachelor of Science in veterinary technology will prepare students for meaningful employment in the growing veterinary medical profession and lead to career advancement opportunities for those already working in the field.

App State to offer online veterinary technology degree beginning in August
Jan 24, 2022

Appalachian State University received approval from the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors on Jan. 20 to offer a Bachelor of Scien...

Arial scene of downtown boone, photo by university communications

Seed Grants call for submissions
Aug 25, 2021

New Department in the College: Rural Resilience and InnovationThe mission of the Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation is to sustain partnersh...

A veterinary technician interacts with a cat client. Photo courtesy of Banfield Pet Hospital®

App State and Banfield Pet Hospital® announce new online vet tech program aimed at addressing veterinary shortage
Feb 28, 2021

Appalachian State University and Banfield Pet Hospital® — the leading provider of preventive veterinary care in the U.S. and part of the ...