Delgado Community College Veterinary Technology & Assistant Program

Delgado Community College Veterinary Technology & Assistant Program The Program is fully accredited with the American Veterinary Medical Association. What is a Veterinary Technician?

The Veterinary Technology Program is a 2-year full-time Program that leads to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree upon graduation. Following graduation, graduates of the Program can sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) in order to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in the state of Louisiana. Veterinarians are charged with the medical and surgical care

of animals. Veterinary technicians are very important members of the veterinary health care team. As part of that team, veterinary technicians work under the direct supervision of veterinarians, and help to deliver quality health care to the animals. Responsibilities of a veterinary technician include: client education; performing diagnostic tests (blood work, urinalysis, and taking x-rays); animal nursing care, performing anesthesia, assisting in surgery, and record keeping. What are the career opportunities for a Veterinary Technician? The Veterinary Technician profession offers opportunities to work in a variety of settings such as veterinary hospitals and clinics, medical research, humane organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and zoos. The Veterinary Assistant Program is a 2 semester Certificate of Technical Studies Program preparing graduates to become trained and productive members of the veterinary health care team. Veterinary Assistants are a vital part of the team and can perform duties such as assisting with radiographs, sterilizing instruments, reception duties, kennel duties, preparing prescriptions, restraining animals, and much more. Veterinary Assistants will typically be employed in veterinary clinics or shelters, but other opportunities such as military, research, and business ownership (pet sitting, grooming, etc) are also options.

We are back in full swing with orientations and welcome parties this week! We forgot to get pictures of the Assistant or...
08/14/2026

We are back in full swing with orientations and welcome parties this week! We forgot to get pictures of the Assistant orientation so we will get some pictures next week for the first day of class! Welcome back!

Thanks to the Audubon Aquarium for hosting the Vet Tech class of 2027 yesterday!
07/01/2026

Thanks to the Audubon Aquarium for hosting the Vet Tech class of 2027 yesterday!

Job opening at LSU
06/24/2026

Job opening at LSU

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Job opening:
06/23/2026

Job opening:

The Specialist (Veterinary Clinical Services Area) serves as a liaison between the Department of Animal Resources and LSU Health Shreveport research laboratories to ensure the humane care and use of research animals in compliance with state, federal, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (...

Don’t forget! Veterinary Assistant Program applications are due July 1st!
06/23/2026

Don’t forget! Veterinary Assistant Program applications are due July 1st!

A massive congratulations to Brianne, who took and passed her VTNE this morning after walking across the graduation stag...
05/23/2026

A massive congratulations to Brianne, who took and passed her VTNE this morning after walking across the graduation stage this week! That is how you finish a program strong.

We couldn't be prouder of you, Brianne! The veterinary community is lucky to have you. 🐾❤️

The faces of the next generation of veterinary professionals! 🎓✨ Huge congratulations to our Veterinary Technology and V...
05/22/2026

The faces of the next generation of veterinary professionals! 🎓✨ Huge congratulations to our Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Assistant graduates. Years of hard work, clinical hours, and dedication have officially led to this milestone moment.

We are so proud of you all—congratulations, Class of 2026! 🐾🥂

05/22/2026
Sneak peak of a few pictures from our first ever pinning ceremony for the Vet Tech Class of 2026 last week! Thanks to fi...
05/18/2026

Sneak peak of a few pictures from our first ever pinning ceremony for the Vet Tech Class of 2026 last week! Thanks to first year student Gabby for being our runner/usher and helping make sure everything went smoothly. And thanks to the theater department for all of their help!

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