OCTC Veterinary Technology Program Extends Program Admission Application Deadline

The new deadline is August 1, 2024 for students interested in starting the program during the Fall 2024 semester

by Katie Powers

Owensboro, KY (06/03/2024) — Owensboro Community and Technical College's (OCTC) Veterinary Technology program has extended its program application deadline to August 1, 2024.

The only 2-year fully accredited veterinary technology program in Kentucky, OCTC's program has garnered immense recognition, attracting students from all corners of Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and even Illinois. The program just celebrated its 10 year anniversary last Fall, graduating its 10th cohort earlier this month.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). Areas of study include office and hospital procedures, client relations and communications, anatomy, physiology, parasitology, microbiology, clinical techniques, pharmacology, anesthesiology, surgical and medical nursing, radiology, and clinical pathology training. The Vet Tech program provides valuable real-world clinical and lab experiences to develop the skills needed to become a valued professional in the field.

OCTC Veterinary Technology Program Director, Dr. Laura Boarman, DVM added, "Veterinary technicians are the backbone of our industry, aiding veterinarians in providing quality, compassionate care for our patients. At OCTC it is our mission to produce highly trained technicians who will continue to advance the profession and the level of care provided to the animals in our community. As an educator, it is an honor and a privilege to be apart of that mission."

The Vet Tech program has seen graduates secure positions in diverse settings, including general practices, specialty clinics, the University of Florida, animal shelters, animal rescues, and more! Their successes showcase the comprehensive education and specialization options provided by the program.

We are proud to announce the May 2024 OCTC Veterinary Technology graduates: Mekenzie Paige Clater, Victoria Grace Clouse, Miranda Michelle Fisher, Jasmine Bailey Garnett, Kaitlyn Michelle Hastings, Emily Susan Haub, Kaycee Michelle Jenkins, Ethan G. Lustfeldt, Henry Neel Mitz, Emma Rose Owens, Matilyn Grace Payne, Emma Grace Pierce, Brianna Elizabeth Powell, Paige Davis Price, Emily Raymer, Cheyenne Nicole Ritter, Adrianna Rose Rogers, Dasha Elaine Simms, Makayla Marie Tenbarge, Shannon Ashley Todd, and Lillian Tudor.

To learn more about OCTC's Veterinary Technology Program, please visit https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/veterinary-technology.aspx.

OCTC's vet tech program is a selective admissions program and has a limited number of seats available each year. For more information please attend the preadmission conference on June 10 or contact, Dr. Laura Boarman at 270-686-4585 or by emailing Laura.Boarman@kctcs.edu.

To apply for admission to Owensboro Community and Technical College, please do so online at Owensboro.kctcs.edu. If you have any questions about admission to OCTC, contact our START Center at 270-686-4522, via email at octc.startcenter@kctcs.edu, or visit us on OCTC's Main Campus (4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303) in the Campus Center building, upper level. Our hours are Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Owensboro Community & Technical College is one of the sixteen community and technical colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System. OCTC serves the KY counties of Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean. OCTC has three campuses in Daviess County and a Center and Annex in Hancock County. OCTC strives to serve the communities in the service area by providing associate degree education for transfer, state of the art technical education for students focusing on entering the workforce, customized business and industry solutions through the Workforce Solutions division, and adult education and business and industry testing through the SkillTrain unit.

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is the Commonwealth's largest postsecondary institution with 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses. We also are Kentucky's largest provider of workforce training and online education. Through partnerships with business and industry, we align our programs to meet the needs of local employers. We help students fulfill their dreams of creating a better life through programs that lead directly to jobs or help them transfer to one of our four-year partners.

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Back row, L-to-R: Lillian Tudor, Cheyenne Ritter, Makayla Tenbarge, Dasha Simms, Victoria Clouse, Adrianne Edwards, Jasmine Garnett, Emily Haub, Henry Mitz, Ethan Lustfeldt, Emma Owens, Matilyn Payne; Front row, L-to-R: Emily Raymer, Paige Price, Brianna Powell, Emma Piere, Mekenzie Clater, Miranda Fisher, Katie Hastings, Kacyee Jenkins, Shannon Todd

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