Veterinary Technology Program in Michigan State University

[yetze]

I am writing to ask if someone here are taking the Vet Tech program in Michigan State University.
I got my Bachelor degree in animal medicine and PhD in zoology from China and doing postdoc in US at present. It is my ambition to practice Vet in US, however, the university I got my animal medicine degree is not included in the AVMA LISTED VETERINARY COLLEGES OF THE WORLD, so I am not sure if I can take the ECFVG (Education commission for Foreign vetrinary Graduate) so far. I am planning to take the Vetrinary technology progam and practice vet tech first then seek the oppotunity to take board exam for vet. I checked the programs accredited by the AVMA committee on veterinary technician education and found that the studying time and tuition are so different in different college. The tuition in some community college is far lower then some "advanced" college such as MSU or Purdue University. I am wondering what is the advantage of studying in the more expensive college, since the purpose of taking this program is just to be eligible to sit for the veterinary technician natioanl exam.
Any comments on the MSU vet tech program or any advice for me will be apreciated.
Good luck for everyone.

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[psilovethomas]

Nevermind.

 

[MSUspartan]

Due to budget cuts, Michigan State University is graduating their last veterinary technology class in 2013.

Actually, the program was reinstated over the summer 🙂

 

[psilovethomas]

Actually, the program was reinstated over the summer 🙂

Really?! That's awesome!

 

[OneDay81]

The tuition in some community college is far lower then some "advanced" college such as MSU or Purdue University. I am wondering what is the advantage of studying in the more expensive college, since the purpose of taking this program is just to be eligible to sit for the veterinary technician natioanl exam.

At a four year college, you can usually earn a Bachelor degree, instead of being limited to an associates like at a community college. Whether that makes someone more marketable or not, I'm not sure. I think the only difference between a BS and AS would be general education courses for the most part, but maybe it can still earn you higher pay. Also, some people may feel more satisfied with their career choice if they have a BS in something rather than "just" an AS.

 

[Nexx]

It's probably a long shot but you may want to contact these people: http://www.aavsb.org/DLR/Details.aspx?id=33 to see if your previous degree might qualify you to sit for the Technician exams (probably not, but worth a try).

Alternatively you can contact the people at the university you are looking to attend for tech school and apply for advanced standing/recognition of prior learning so you might not have to take the entire degree program. This is probably more likely to work out.

May also want to give one of the folks here a ring http://www.avma.org/education/ecfvg/contacts.asp and see about how to get your university recognized. It might take some time and probably just requires letters from the government, but probably costs you less money, especially given that tech degrees don't pay all that much.

 

[david594]

If you are not currently eligible for ECFVG exam now, how would going to school for an additional 2-4 more years to become a vet tech help you? It seems like you would be spending a ton of time to still not be eligible for the ECFVG.

Have you looked to see if you would qualify for going the PAVE route to be able to practice in the US?

 

[yetze]

Thanks a lot to your guys for the valuable information and advice. Actually I am trying to apply to make me eligible for the ECFVG program. However, even I am eligible I still need clinical experience to pass the last step CPE, this is the reason why i wanna be vet tech first to practice and get some clinical experience.
Any way, best wishes for all of you.