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Discover what's going on in App State's B.S. in Veterinary Technology program.

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Temple Grandin and Jen Serling

Jen Serling Talks with Temple Grandin
Mar 10, 2022

Jennifer Serling, the Assistant Director of the Veterinary Technology Program, attended the Western Veterinary Conference this month in Las Vegas... Press, Vet Tech

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.

Vet Tech, Announcement, Outreach and Engagement
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.

Vet Tech, Announcement
Vet Candy IRL (in real life), an exciting new podcast from the hearts, minds and mouths of three veterinary students. Image from Vet Candy IRL
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.

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

About the Veterinary Technology Program

About the Veterinary Technology Program

The B.S. in Veterinary Technology program at Appalachian State is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation. The program combines Bachelor of Science credentials with preparation for professional credentialing and licensure as a veterinary technician.

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