| Credential Type | Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree | Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT) |
| Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Veterinary Assistant | |
| A Good Fit If... |
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| Where Offered | See 1 location | See 1 location |
| Length of Program |
73.5 credit hours 4-5 semesters |
17.75 credit hours 2 semesters |
| Cost2 | $13,111 | $3,166 |
Credential Type |
A Good Fit If... |
Where Offered |
Length of Program |
Cost2 |
| Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science (AAS) |
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See 1 location |
73.5 credit hours 4-5 semesters |
$13,111 |
| Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT) | ||||
| Veterinary Assistant |
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See 1 location |
17.75 credit hours 2 semesters |
$3,166 |
Students interested in the Veterinary Nursing program must apply to Ivy Tech first, using the Ivy Tech general application. In the general application, students should select Madison Campus as their preferred campus. Next, choose Agriculture as the Academic Field of Interest, then select Veterinary Nursing under Program at Preferred Campus.
The Ivy Tech Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Nursing provides comprehensive education and training for those seeking licensure as veterinary technicians. The program includes hands-on externships and partnerships with veterinary institutions, giving students practical experience in real-world settings.
The program focuses on topics such as:
The Veterinary Nursing associate degree requires 73.5 credit hours, or five semesters, to complete.
One path to the AAS degree in Veterinary Nursing is to complete the certificate offered in the program while working toward the degree. Certificates are designed to provide a gateway toward entry-level massage therapy careers existing in the local industry.
The certificate includes:
The Veterinary Assistant CT requires 17.75 credit hours, or three semesters, to complete.
If your goal is to earn a long-term certificate or associate degree in Veterinary Nursing, you can earn this short-term certificate on your way. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level careers. That means you may be able to enter the veterinary science workforce even before you graduate, if your plan includes working while you’re in school.
The Veterinary Assistant CT includes 17.75 required credit hours.
Dr. Melissa Newcomb, DVM, MaT
Veterinary Nursing Program Chair
mnewcomb3@ivytech.edu
463-224-6712
Emily Penderghest, RVT
Veterinary Nursing Faculty
ependerghest1@ivytech.edu
463-261-8432
Veterinary Nursing Information Sessions
January
Tuesday, January 27, 5pm, In-Person, Room 1650
Wednesday, January 28, 5pm, In-Person, Room 1650
February
Tuesday, February 10, 5pm, In-Person, Room 1650
Wednesday, February 11, 5pm, In-Person, Room 1650
Tuesday, February 24, 12pm, In-Person, Room 1650
Wednesday, February 25, 12pm, Via Zoom, https://ivytech.zoom.us/j/99592298901
March
Tuesday, March 3, 5pm, In-Person, Room 1650
Wednesday, March 4, 5pm, In-Person, Room 1650
Tuesday, March 17, 12pm, In-Person, Room 1650
Wednesday, March 18, 12pm, Via Zoom, https://ivytech.zoom.us/j/92365039888
For animal welfare concerns, please contact the Institutional Officer at madison-veterinaryiacuc@ivytech.edu
Dr. Melissa Newcomb is the Veterinary Nursing Program Chair at Ivy Tech Madison. She holds a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and has worked as a veterinarian in general practice for over 20 years. During that time, she has worked in a small animal emergency hospital, and in veterinary clinics seeing dogs, cats, exotic animals, small livestock species, and wildlife species.
Dr. Newcomb was also a Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow at the University of Indianapolis, earning a Master of Arts degree in Teaching. She has taught general science, biology, veterinary science, and agriculture courses for public middle and high schools, Indiana University and Ivy Tech Community College.
Dr. Newcomb loves to work with students, ensure their understanding, and help them accomplish their goals!
Emily hails from Shelbyville, IN, with a robust professional history encompassing both business and veterinary medicine. She completed a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Eastern Religion from Butler University, then attained her Veterinary Technician credentials after completing her education through Purdue University.
Her extensive skills include exotic companion animal husbandry, personnel training, customer service, inventory management, and RVT responsibilities. Emily's hands-on experience ranges from assisting in surgery and radiography to managing detailed medical records and training veterinary technology externs.
If you’re not yet an Ivy Tech student, contact us at 1-888-489-5463 and we’ll be happy to help.
Contact your academic advisor, who can answer any questions you have about the Veterinary Nursing program and your certificate and degree options.
Don't see a nearby location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.
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Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
812-337-9083
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1 Ivy Tech Drive
Batesville, IN 47006
Fax: 812-934-4590
812-330-6013
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New Students can visit us during our weekly Tuesday Walk-In hours or make an appointment with their Enrollment Specialist.
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Columbus Advising
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
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219-980-7799
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9900 Connecticut Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307
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Goshen, IN 46528
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Franklin, IN 46131
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219-981-1111
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3491 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409
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915 S Zinc Mill Road
Greencastle, IN 46135
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300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
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Advising Team
Ginny Leonard, Senior Director for Academic Advising and Student Success
Advisor for: Exploratory/Undecided students
vleonard5@ivytech.edu
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Indianapolis, IN 46208
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2545 Silveus Crossing
Warsaw, IN 46582
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3101 S Creasy Lane
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Logansport, IN 46947
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Madison Advising Center
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Fax
812-803-1953
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Advising Team
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463-207-5972
tmiracle2@ivytech.edu
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463-231-5073
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765-651-3100
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261 Commerce Drive
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(765) 222-4524
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125 S High Street, Ball Building, 2nd Floor
Muncie, IN 47305
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3325 IN-3
New Castle, IN 47362
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765-269-5819
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2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374
Fax: 765-962-3775
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765-932-7191
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330 N Main Street
Rushville, IN 46173
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Fax: 765-932-5263
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
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8204 Hwy 311, Pfau Hall, G6
Sellersburg, IN 47172
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(574) 390-6759
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220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
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812-298-2554
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Academic Advising Center
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802
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219-476-4715
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Valparaiso, IN 46383
