The Benefits of 4-Year Vet Tech Degrees and Innovations in Online Programs with App States Jennifer Serling, RVT, VTES

Published: March 27, 2024, 9 a.m.

Veterinary technician programs have expanded in remarkable ways over the past decade, and there's a push towards getting a four-year degree,\xa0with even more advanced degrees on the horizon.\xa0This week, we're speaking with the interim Director of Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology B.S. Program, Jennifer\xa0Serling CVT RVT VTES BVSc, to discuss the benefits and pros of a four-year veterinary technician degree and the value of remote education.\xa0\n\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, MPA, explore some of the exciting changes and opportunities in in-person and online veterinary technician programs. This week's guest has a long history of innovating veterinary technician curricula, and we're thrilled to cover her thoughts on why obtaining a four-year veterinary technician degree has potential impacts far beyond clinical practice. \n\nAfter you've listened to this week's podcast, please give us a HUGE FAVOR and leave us five stars on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps us reach more of our colleagues with these topics. Thank you! \n\nLearn more about Jennifer Sterling and App State's Vet Tech Program:\nhttps://rri.appstate.edu/vet-tech\n\xa0https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-serling-75216b15/\n\n#veterinary #veterinarytechnician #veterinary #podcast #veterinarypodcast #vettechpodcast #vetpodcast