Welcome to Murray State College Veterinary Technology

The mission of the Murray State College Veterinary Technology program is to produce graduates who will be credentialed professional members of the Veterinary Medical Team.

Veterinary Technicians are an integral member of the veterinary medical team. Areas of study include: veterinary nursing, nutritional counseling, anesthesiology, veterinary imaging, clinical pathology, surgical nursing, dental hygiene and client education. Veterinary technician duties include all facets of veterinary medicine except diagnosis, prescribing medication and performing surgery. The Associate of Applied Science Degree and/or the credits in Veterinary Technology are discipline specific and do not substitute for or transfer to pre-veterinary medical school curriculum.

Murray State College Veterinary Technology students will have opportunities to gain skills that encourage life-long learning and professionalism. Successful graduates will become excellent providers of quality health care for animals and outstanding members of society.

Graduates of this program are eligible to take the State and National Board Examination for registration as a Veterinary Technician.

This program is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Areas of Study 

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Clinical Pathology
• Nutritional Counseling
• Anesthesia
• Pharmacology
• Diseases of Domestic Animals Client Education
• Laboratory and Zoo Animal Medicine
• Small Animal Nursing
• Large Animal Nursing 
  • Horse
  • Cattle 
  • Pigs 
  • Sheep 
  • Goats 

 Employment Opportunities

• Veterinary Clinics
• Veterinary Clinical Laboratories
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Veterinary Supply Companies
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Zoological Parks
• Farm Management
• Education
• Military and other Governmental Agencies