Colby Community College’s on-campus and distance learning veterinary nursing programs recently earned continued full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA), reaffirming that the programs meet the highest national standards for veterinary technician education.

The AVMA CVTEA is the accrediting body for the profession, and most state regulatory boards require graduation from an accredited program for graduates to be eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). Accredited programs undergo periodic reviews to ensure continued compliance with accreditation standards. The accreditation process includes a comprehensive programmatic self-study and an on-site evaluation by veterinary professionals who assess curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes, facilities and resources.

Colby’s on-campus program, established in 1969, and its distance-learning program, launched in 2012, are both fully accredited. The distance-learning option provides flexible instruction to meet the needs of working and place-bound students. Colby is one of six colleges to offer a program both face-to-face and online. Many graduates successfully transition into careers in private practices, specialty hospitals, research facilities, and a wide range of animal care settings nationwide.

The CCC Veterinary Nursing Department is staffed by experienced professionals, including veterinarians Dr. Jennifer Martin, Dr. Beth Fenton, and Dr. Gina VanLoenen, who serve as full-time instructors. Additional full-time faculty include registered veterinary technicians Angie Harris and Sheyenne Spady, as well as Veterinary Nursing Enrollment and Retention Specialist Amanda Hart. The department is further supported by several adjunct instructors who teach online courses.          

To learn more about the Colby Community College on-campus or distance learning veterinary nursing programs, visit colbycc.edu/vn.