  {"id":6107,"date":"2024-04-10T12:02:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T16:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/?page_id=6107"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:52:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:52:45","slug":"veterinary-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/veterinary-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterinary Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make your passion your career.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"intro-copy pt-8 intro-copy-block align\" data-block_85a1b3fbd83e73213f2d56698b9b96a2>\n      <p>If you love animals, are highly motivated, compassionate and devoted to animal care, then a career as a Veterinary Technician may be for you. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is ready to give you the knowledge, skills and abilities you need to make it happen.<\/p>\n<p>Our dedicated faculty includes Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and Licensed Veterinary Technicians who have many years of experience in the veterinary profession. You\u2019ll learn directly from these credentialed individuals, as well as have their support and guidance every step of the way as you work toward your degree.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our curriculum is designed with input from employers, industry experts and scholars. You\u2019ll graduate fully prepared to work in a variety of animal facilities, including private veterinary clinics, research laboratories, specialty hospitals, rehabilitation centers, zoos, large animal clinics, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can take advantage of our brand-new state-of-the-art teaching facility, which offers an optimal learning environment. Our new teaching facility is equipped with the latest technology and equipment, including advanced monitoring tools in our surgical suite, digital imaging, and an up-to-date dental laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trocaire\u2019s Veterinary Technology program provides you with the ultimate flexibility to fit your preferred mode of learning.\u202f Enroll in either our in-person or online pathway, while taking some courses in the opposite pathway if you desire. To learn more about the different pathways offered, visit the links below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to embark on an exciting journey toward a successful career as a veterinary technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Veterinary Technology Specific Scholarship Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is partnering with the Western New York Veterinary Medical Association (WNYVMA) to offer scholarship awards ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 per student. This opportunity is available for second-year Veterinary Technology students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Trocaire_WNYVMA_Partner_Scholarship_Application-2026.pdf\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Trocaire_WNYVMA_Partner_Scholarship_Application-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterinary Sciences Department WNYVMA Scholarship Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application opens:<\/strong>&nbsp;September 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Completed applications due:<\/strong>&nbsp;October 31<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selection made by:<\/strong>&nbsp;November 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Available State, National, and Regional Veterinary Technology Scholarships:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Western NY Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Technology Student Scholarship: $1500&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Email\/Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:WNYVMA@gmail.com\">WNYVMA@gmail.com<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nysvms.org\/westernny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/nysvms.org\/westernny\/<\/a>&nbsp;<br><br><strong>New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians (NYSAVT) Student Scholarship: $200<\/strong><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nysavt.org\/page\/StudentScholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.nysavt.org\/page\/StudentScholarship<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buffalo Academy of Veterinary Medicine Scholarships: $1000<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/buffaloacademy.org\/buffalo-academy-of-veterinary-medicine-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/buffaloacademy.org\/buffalo-academy-of-veterinary-medicine-scholarships\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long Island Veterinary Medical Association (LIVMA) Scholarship: $1,750&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livma.org\/scholarship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.livma.org\/scholarship.html<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NAVTA\u2013Boehringer Ingelheim Scholarship Program: $2,500&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/navta.net\/tuition-for-techs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/navta.net\/tuition-for-techs\/<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Zoetis Foundation\/AVMF Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship Program: $2,000&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetvance.com\/opportunities\/scholarship-application\/avmfoverview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.vetvance.com\/opportunities\/scholarship-application\/avmfoverview<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VetTechColleges.com Scholarship Guide:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Awards vary: $500\u2013$5,000 for various vet-tech awards<br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vettechcolleges.com\/blog\/guide-vet-tech-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.vettechcolleges.com\/blog\/guide-vet-tech-scholarships<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Note:<\/strong> <em>Scholarship deadlines vary. It&#8217;s crucial to visit the official website for each scholarship you are interested in to confirm the most current information and ensure you submit your application on time.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unleash Your New Career \u2014 Veterinary Technology at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uCVZ881yE-c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/academic-program\/veterinary-technology\/\">Veterinary Technology<\/a> (In-Person Associate)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/academic-program\/veterinary-technology\/#bps\">Veterinary Technology<\/a> (Online Associate)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/veterinary-assistant-program\/\">Veterinary Assistant Program<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make your passion your career. 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