Vet Tech cohort achieves 100% pass rate on board exams

THOMASVILLE — The most recent graduates of Southern Regional Technical College’s Veterinary Technology program achieved a 100% passage rate on the Veterinary Technician National Exam, which is administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. The VTNE is a three-hour exam consisting of 170 questions covering nine domains of responsibility deemed essential for veterinary technicians.

Taylor Brittain of Whigham, Austin Forbeck of Sylvester, Sarah Kirsch of Pelham, and Elaina Lee of Nashville completed their coursework in the spring semester. They were pinned in April. Each graduate passed their board exam on the first attempt. This 100% first-attempt pass rate is a major accomplishment for this program and its students, as that percentage is well above the national average of 70.31% for similar programs.

SRTC’s Veterinary Technology seven-semester program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Accreditation Committee on Veterinary Education and Activities. Program graduates receive an associate of applied science degree, are eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination, and are qualified to apply for credentials as a registered veterinary technician in the state of Georgia.

“We are so proud of this special group of students for achieving a 100% pass rate on the VTNE,” Veterinary Technology Program instructor Dr. Jennifer Mason, said. “They have truly made teaching a joy, and we look forward to what they will accomplish in the field of veterinary medicine.”

SRTC offers more than 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get students quickly into their desired career, and 28 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in 11 counties across southwest Georgia. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205-3449.

Fall semester begins Aug. 13.

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