Program Overview
If you love animals, want to learn about animal medicine, and are looking for a rewarding and meaningful career, then you should consider becoming a veterinary technician or a veterinary aide. Students who enroll and graduate from the Eastern Wyoming College Veterinary Technology Program will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree or a Veterinary Aide certificate.
The mission of the Veterinary Technology Department at Eastern Wyoming College is to provide our students with the highest level of education necessary to promote ethical, professional, and humane animal care for domestic, companion, research, and exotic animals. Graduates of the program will leave with the knowledge and skill required to succeed in the veterinary industry.
In 1976, the EWC veterinary technology program was accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The Veterinary Technology program coursework can be completed in four semesters followed by a clinical externship or students may choose to spread the coursework over five semesters. A one-year certificate program for Veterinary Aides is another option for students that choose this career path.
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Why study veterinary technology?
Why Study Veterinary Technology?
The veterinary technology field is an amazing and rewarding career path. The EWC Vet Tech Department encourages prospective students to explore this career field. It is recommended that incoming students should spend at least one week (40hrs) or more working or observing Veterinary Medicine.
Ideally, this experience would be achieved under the supervision of a credentialed veterinary technician. Students that participate, gain knowledge and experience prior to starting their first semester. Upon completion of this experience, new students will begin their Orientation to Veterinary Technology (VTTK 1500) lecture class with 25 extra credit points. Those students interested in this path should fill out the Clinical Observation Form and contact Kate Norton prior to beginning their work experience.
Program Benefits / Why study Veterinary Technology at EWC?
- Four faculty certified veterinary technicians
- Experienced and knowledgeable faculty
- One Full-time Faculty Veterinarian
- Wide variety of small animals, livestock, lab, and exotic species on campus
- Small classes and laboratory limits to allow for personalized, hands-on training
- Facilities include:
- laboratories,
- an on-site surgical suite,
- digital radiography,
- dental radiography,
- an on-site large animal surgical suite,
- dental units
- Cost-effective program with financial aid and scholarships available
- Associate of Applied Science egree for Veterinary Technicians
Veterinary Technology Faculty and Staff
- Dr. Colleen Mitchell, DVM
- Jamie Michael, CVT
- Kate Norton, CVT
- Kerry Weaver, CVT
- Kelly O'Brien, LVT, CVT
Dr. Colleen Mitchell, DVM
Professor & Director of Veterinary Technology
307-532-8331
cmitchell@ewc.wy.edu
Jamie Michael, CVT
Associate Professor
307-532-8376
jmichael@ewc.wy.edu
Kate Norton, CVT
Associate Professor
307-532-8279
knorton@ewc.wy.edu
Kerry Weaver, CVT
Assistant Professor
307-532-8333
kweaver@ewc.wy.edu
Kelly O’Brien, LVT, CVT
Animal Care Specialist
307-534-2416
kobrien@ewc.wy.edu