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Veterinary Medical Technology Undergraduate Programs

What is a Veterinary Technician?

Veterinary technicians work with veterinarians to provide professional animal healthcare. They require extensive knowledge and training in the care and handling of animals. This includes normal and abnormal life processes, medical and surgical nursing, anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, and clinical laboratory procedures—precisely the kind of knowledge and training delivered at Lincoln Memorial University. 

Veterinary technicians are in high demand, with at least four jobs for every veterinary technology graduate. The U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 15% growth rate for technician careers from now through 2030. Lincoln Memorial University's Veterinary Medical Technology (VMT) Programs prepare graduates to work in:

  • Small animal clinics
  • Veterinary education
  • Large animal clinics
  • Veterinary practice management
  • Exotic animal practices
  • Research Facilities
  • Zoos
  • Public health

Please note, these degrees do NOT contain the prerequisite coursework necessary for admission to veterinary school.

Associate of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology

LMU's Associates of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology degree emphasizes hands-on experience with animals, preventative medicine, and service to the community. This program prepares graduates to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). Most Associate of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology graduates achieve above-average scores on the VTNE. Many elect to further their education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology. Graduates have joined veterinary school teaching hospitals, major referral centers, and several practices in the local community.

Admissions Requirements

Prospective students must meet the following academic requirements to qualify:

  • Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • ACT/SAT scores are recommended but not required

Please note that the application to the AS VMTP is separate from the general application submitted to Lincoln Memorial University. Students must complete both applications. All applicants should submit AS VMT application materials to the Veterinary Medical Technology Program, not the University Admissions office.

Completed AS VMT application materials are due by October 31, 2024, for admission into the program beginning Spring 2025.

AS VMT Application Materials:

AS VMT Program Resources:

Vet Tech Club

VTNE Pass Rates

Financial Aid

Undergraduate Housing Information

LMU Meal Plans

Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology Program is offered exclusively online.

 

The Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology is open to students who have graduated with an AS or AAS degree from an AVMA accredited institution that desire to further their education in a variety of advanced and specialized courses. Lincoln Memorial University is one of only 28 AVMA-CVTEA accredited programs in the United States that offers a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology. 

 

 Admissions Requirements

Students interested in joining the BS VMT Degree Program must complete the following application items:

  • Hold a current veterinary medical technician license
  • Have graduated from an AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician program

Students that have an AAS degree may need to complete additional general education requirements. 

Students that have graduated from programs in states other than KY, TN, VA, or FL may have to complete additional general education requirements. 

Students that did not graduate from LMU will be required to take LNCN 100 prior to CIVX 300.

BS VMT Program Resources:

BS Online VMT Curriculum Plan

VTNE Pass Rates

Financial Aid 

Master of Veterinary Clinical Care

The Lincoln Memorial University Master of Veterinary Clinical Care (MVCC) program is for licensed veterinary technicians who hold any baccalaureate degree. This MS program is the first in the United States designed specifically to help technicians build on the knowledge and skills learned in AVMA CVTEA-accredited programs, and graduates should expect to have master-level expertise in patient case management, clinical and professional skills, and evidenced-based medicine. The curriculum features courses that are co-instructed by DVMs and Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS) to provide advanced critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. Graduates will be prepared to work with diverse populations and provide exceptional veterinary care with sensitivity to the different cultural contexts and experiences of patient owners.

 

Vet Tech

Veterinary Health Science & Technology Department Mission Statement

The Veterinary Health Science & Technology Department (VHS&T) offers programs to students that wish to enter the veterinary profession upon graduation. The mission of the department is threefold;

  1. Provide quality education to prepare entry-level veterinary technicians in patient assessment, evaluation, client communication, and clinical nursing skill development to prepare for and pass the VTNE licensing exam and obtain entry-level positions as veterinary technicians.
  2. Provide veterinary technologists with advanced technician courses that will:
    • Enhance the associate level educational foundation to foster quality clinical skill development
    • Provide an advanced level of education to obtain positions in veterinary technology education, business management, and industry positions that require a bachelor’s degree to apply
    • Benefit those that desire to pursue a specialization as a credential technician
  3. Provide a quality education for those that wish to apply to veterinary college, advance studies at the graduate level, and prepare graduates to work in the industry of veterinary medicine.
CVM Undergraduate Programs
Frances Crumley
Recruitment and Student Success Coordinator, CVM Phone: 423.869.6918 Email: Frances.Crumley@LMUnet.edu