VINCENNES – Vincennes University, in partnership with Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program, is offering a tuition-free certificate in Pre-Veterinary Technology.
The certificate provides valuable career advancement opportunities in an in-demand field without financial barriers. The one-year Pre-Vet Technology certificate also meets Purdue University’s requirements for applying to its Veterinary Nursing bachelor’s degree program.
Veterinary technicians work under the supervision of licensed veterinarians. They receive education in animal care, normal and abnormal life processes, and lab and clinical procedures. They are needed in private practices, biomedical research, diagnostic laboratories, zoos, wildlife facilities, food safety inspection, veterinary supply sales, and drug and feed manufacturing.
A Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant covers full tuition and regularly assessed fees for eligible Hoosiers pursuing a certificate in one of Indiana’s high-growth sectors, including Health & Life Sciences, which includes Pre-Veterinary Technology.
By providing a solid educational foundation, VU ensures that graduates are well-prepared to transfer to other higher education institutions and succeed in this high-demand field. Approximately 14,800 openings for veterinary technologists and technicians are projected by 2032. The annual mean wage in Indiana is $41,280, reflecting their growing demand and vital contributions.
The VU Pre-Veterinary Technology certificate provides the first-year courses necessary to apply to a Veterinary Technology clinical program. However, the application process is competitive, and completing these prerequisites does not guarantee acceptance.
To qualify for a Workforce Ready Grant, an individual must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Must be an Indiana resident and a U.S. Citizen (or eligible resident)
- Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalent)
- Must not possess a college degree
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
- Must file a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for your desired academic year [Only for Credit Bearing Programs]
- Must enroll in one of the approved grant-qualifying programs
Apply to VU today at www.vinu.edu/apply.
