Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Veterinary Science and Veterinary Technology programs?

The Veterinary Science program is built on the foundation of the Veterinary Technology program. The four-semester Veterinary Technology program is an Associate degree program. These four semesters of courses are the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science. The Veterinary Science program allows students to hone their clinical skills, investigate various aspects of careers in veterinary medicine, prepare for graduate study and pursue study of various subjects in more depth. Both the Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Science programs are accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
 

What is the difference between the Animal Care program and the Veterinary Technology program?

The Animal Care program concentrates on the management and husbandry of the healthy companion animal. The students in the animal care program are preparing for careers as groomers, kennel managers and animal care technicians in the biotechnical field.

The Veterinary Technology program concentrates on nursing procedures and technical diagnostic procedures used in caring for sick and injured animals. The students in the Veterinary Technology program are prepared for entry-level positions as veterinary technicians in private companion animal, exotic, and large animal practices. The students are also qualified to serve as veterinary technicians in the clinical service departments of biotechnical companies, zoos, aquariums, wildlife rehabilitation centers, etc.

What is the difference between Becker College's Veterinary Science program and another college's Pre-Vet program?

Pre-Vet programs are designed to provide the student with the commom prerequisite courses needed to apply to veterinary school. Biology, chemistry, mathematics and other general science courses are represented in the Pre-Vet program. Since the majority of students in Pre-Vet programs are not accepted into Veterinary School due to heavy competition, Becker's Pre-Vet program offers the additional coursework of the Vet-Tech program.

Therefore the Pre-Vet program at Becker College also prepares the student to enter the workforce with marketable skills.

Our Bachelor and Veterinary Science graduates(either clinical medicine or laboratory medicine) have more technical course work and less general science course work than Pre-Vet majors.  Students electing the clinical medicine or lab animal medicine tracks can still apply to vet school after graduation but may still need to take some courses outside the college. 

What salary would a graduate of the Veterinary Science or Veterinary Technology program expect to make?

The AVMA keeps statistics on this topic. The results of the most recent survey can be found on the American Veterinary Medical Association web site. The following link will bring you to the area of the web site that discusses the career of Veterinary Technology. Click here.