Veterinary Nursing A.S. Degree - Campus

Our Veterinary Nursing Associate in Science degree gives you a solid foundation for success. Taking classes on campus means learning in our new $11 million Veterinary Nursing (Technology) facility, featuring 32,000 square feet of classrooms, labs, surgery and x-ray suites.

Features

• Prepares you for the national certification exam
• Can be completed online or in the classroom
• Provides lecture and hands-on clinical classes as part of your on-campus learning experience
• Is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association through the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
• Trains you in a wide range of skills including radiology, nursing, dentistry, surgical preparation, anesthesia and clinical laboratory tests.

Program Curriculum

Program Admission Guide

Careers

Our program prepares you to become a veterinary technician, who uses scientific knowledge and skills to benefit society through protecting animal health, relieving animal suffering, conserving livestock resources, promoting public health and advancing medical knowledge.

Career outlook

Employment is expected to grow much faster than average as many jobs go unfilled because of a shortage of veterinary technicians. Also, pet owners are becoming more willing to pay for advanced veterinary care.

Career opportunities

• Avian and exotic animal practice
• Clinical specialty referral practice (surgery, ophthalmology or dentistry)
• Companion animal practice
• Equine, livestock, zoo or wildlife practice
• Pharmaceutical sales or marketing

Accreditation

SPC's A.S. and B.A.S. degrees in Veterinary Technology are accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

AAHA

SPC’s School of Veterinary Technology recently received full accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association, signifying the highest level of medical care within the veterinary medical profession. Only three of the 221 veterinary technology programs accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association are also AAHA accredited.

Information on passing rates on the Veterinary Technician National Exam

Information on SPC graduates, July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018

Veterinary Technology General Resources

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) 
• AVMA Veterinary Technician Skills & Tasks List  
• SPC Vet Tech Course Resources 

Technician Associations

• Florida Veterinary Technician Association (FVTA) 
• Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA)  
• Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Technicians (AVECCT) 
• National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)  
• The American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians (ASVDT)  
• International Veterinary Nurses and Technician Association (IVNA)  
• Veterinary Technician Anesthetist Society (VTAS) 
• The Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians (AZVT)  

National exam

• Find a Participating Testing Center (NCTA) 
• National Exam Information (AAVSB)  

SPC Resources

• One on One Tutoring 

Scholarships

The following scholarships are available to all Veterinary Nursing students. You will need to apply through the St. Petersburg College Foundation to be eligible.

Connie Dell Davis Scholarship

• Second year student
• Essay detailing student's compassion for animals, experiences.
• Foundations application and essay submitted to Dean

Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation

• Hillsborough County Resident
• Second semester freshman or later
• 500 word essay on where applicant sees themselves in three years
• Three instructor recommendations
• Foundations application, essay, and recommendations submitted to the Dean

Suncoast Avian Society

• Baccalaureate student
• FAFSA required
• Demonstrated special interest and experience with birds
• Foundations application and letter with avian interest and experience detailed submitted to the Dean
• Foundations application, essay, and recommendations submitted to the Dean

Belcher Scholarship

• Student must be in a financial aid qualified certificate, lower division, or upper division Allied Health Program
• Student must be currently enrolled in class during the session of the application and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Award amount—$500
• Award covers tuition and fees with the remainder provided to the student
• Student must specifically request the Dr. John C. Belcher Endowed Scholarship on the scholarship application
• Student must submit application with recommendation letters to HEC Associate Provost Office

Healthcare Scholarship

• Student must be in a financial aid qualified certificate, lower division, or upper division Allied Health Program
• Student must be currently enrolled in class during the session of the application and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Award amount—$500
• Award covers tuition and fees with the remainder provided to the student
• Student must specifically request the Dr. John C. Belcher Endowed Scholarship on the scholarship application
• Student must submit application with recommendation letters to HEC Associate Provost Office

Kelly Stadler Animal Lovers Memorial Scholarship

• Available to AS and BAS students. This scholarship can cover tuition, books, and fees. Two $750 scholarships are expected to be awarded annually. Candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0.
• Candidates must submit a one page essay describing why they are pursuing a degree in Veterinary Nursing. Financial need will also be considered. The essay should be double spaced, using 12-point font. The essay should be submitted to the Dean.