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Careers in Veterinary Medicine
Types of Careers
Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants are some of the types of careers in the veterinary industry. This section will help you learn more about each type of career and the education process for each.
Veterinary Health Care Team
Information (and brochure) from the AVMA which highlights the types of careers in veterinary medicine and how each interacts with all the members of a veterinary practice.
Today's Veterinarian
Information (and brochure) from the AVMA on starting on a path toward becoming a veterinarian. Includes information on different types of veterinarians and if veterinary medicine is a good choice for you.
Click here to view a list of all veterinary programs accredited by the AVMA.
A Career In Veterinary Technology
Information (and brochure) from the AVMA which explains the duties and responsibilities, career opportunities, and educational requirements of a veterinary technician.
Click here to view a list of all veterinary technology programs accredited by the AVMA.
Pennsylvania Veterinary-Related Programs
Veterinary Program
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine (UPENN) is the only accredited veterinary school program in Pennsylvania. Penn Vet enjoys a reputation as one of the finest vet schools in the world. Built on the concept of Many Species, One Medicine, they understand the global importance of the healing connection between animals and people. Among their alumni are leading clinicians, investigators and teachers whose achievements have shaped and are reshaping the world of veterinary and human medicine. As the only vet school in Pennsylvania, they are the Commonwealth’s primary health resource for farm animals, sport horses, and companion animals, and our ultimate objective is to provide outstanding animal health care based on the integration of teaching, healing and discovery.
3800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6044
(215) 898-5438
Status: Full Accreditation
Last Evaluation: 2002
Next Evaluation: 2009
SAVMA Chapter: Yes
http://www.vet.upenn.edu
Student Admission Requirements
UPENN Application Procedures
Veterinary Technology Programs
Harcum College
Veterinary Technology Program
750 Montgomery Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3476
610-526-6055
FAX 610-526-6031
www.harcum.edu
(Nadine Hackman, VMD-Director)
6 semesters: Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation: April, 1976
Full Accreditation
Johnson College
Veterinary Science Technology Program
3427 N. Main Ave.
Scranton, PA 18508
1-800-2WE-WORK -or- 570-342-6404
FAX: 570-348-2181
www.johnsoncollege.com
(Rosemary Cook, CVT-Chair)
2 years: Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation: November, 1995
Probational Accreditation
Lehigh Carbon & Northampton Community Colleges
Veterinary Technology Program
3835 Green Pond Rd.
Bethlehem, PA 18020
610-861-5548
FAX 610-861-4132
www.lccc.edu
(Susan Stadler-Morris, DVM-Director)
2 years: Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation: March, 1999
FULL ACCREDITATION
Manor College Veterinary Technology Program
700 Fox Chase Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-885-2360
www.manorvettech.com
(Joanna Bassert, VMD-Director)
2 years: Associate in Science
Initial Accreditation: April, 1992
FULL ACCREDITATION
The Vet Tech Institute Veterinary Technician Program
125 Seventh Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-391-7021 or 800-570-0693
FAX 412-232-4345 x218
www.vettechinstitute.com
(Tracy Farone, DVM-Director)
16 months: Associate in Specialized Technology
Initial Accreditation: June 14, 2002
FULL ACCREDITATION
Western School of Health and Business Careers Veterinary Technology Program
421 7th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-2600
www.westernschool.com
(Cynthia Watkins, CVT-Program Director)
2 years: Associate in Specialized Technology
Initial Accreditation-September 22, 2004
PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION
Wilson College Veterinary Medical Technology Program
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-264-4141
FAX 717-264-1578
www.wilson.edu
(Freya S. Burnett, CVT-Director)
4 years: Bachelor of Science, College for Women
Initial Accreditation: May, 1984
FULL ACCREDITATION
Veterinary Assistant Programs
Dauphin County Technical School
6001 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone: (717) 652-3170
Fax (717) 541-9639
www.dcts.org
Instructor: Beth Vanhorn, CVT, bvanhorn@dcts.org
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: none
Other High School Level Programs
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Lancaster County Career and Technical Center, Lancaster—Veterinary Assistant
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WB Saul High School, Philadelphia—Animal Science and Ag
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The Center for Arts and Technology Brandywine, Coatesville—Animal Science and Technology
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The Center for Arts and Technology Pickering, Phoenixville—Animal Science and Technology
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Manheim Central High School, Manheim—Animal Science and Ag
Online Programs
High Schools Interested in Creating Programs
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Lebanon Career and Tech Center, Lebanon, PA
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Chambersburg, PA
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Fulton County, McConnelsburg, PA
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