Nature of Work A licensed veterinary nurse's duties are those of a veterinary nurse, nurse-anesthetist, operation room technician, dental hygienist, medical laboratory technician, and radiology technician. A graduate of this program may sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and Nevada Veterinary Technician exam. Veterinary nurses provide professional support services to veterinarians. A licensed veterinary nurse's duties are those of a veterinary nurse, nurse-anesthetist, operating room technician, dental hygienist, medical laboratory technician, and radiology technician. The veterinary technician also performs administrative duties pertaining to the practice's management. Career fields for a licensed veterinary technician may include: Private Animal Clinical Practice (small, mixed, or large animals)Specialty Practice (ophthalmology, oncology, etc.)Zoo MedicineFood Production (herd health management)Government (USDA)Industry SalesWildlife RehabilitationMilitaryResearch (lab animal health management)Education (Instruction of professional veterinary students and technicians students)Clinical Laboratory (Biological sample analysis) Program Description The College of Southern Nevada's Veterinary Nursing Program is 18 months (4 semesters) in length and leads to an Associate of Applied Science. The curriculum consists of 27 credits of general education courses, 47 credits of professional lecture and laboratory, and two courses of supervised clinical practice. A graduate of this AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) CVTEA accredited program may sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and have nationally recognized credentials. This will allow them to sit for the Nevada Veterinary Technician Exam and other state licensing examinations if so desired. Students will work with a wide variety of animals including horses, cows, dogs, cats, and exotic animals. Included in the program will be clinical rotations within the new CSN Veterinary Clinic. Accreditation This post secondary education program is the first in Nevada to be fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and as such is recognized nationally. Program Outcomes ANNUAL VTNE PASS PERCENTAGE1/10/2022-1/10/2025Number of eligible first-time test takers36Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE28Three-Year VTNE Pass Percentages82.4% Veterinary Nursing (AAS) RequirementsVeterinary Nursing Advising SheetVeterinary Nursing Career GuideVeterinary Nursing Selection CriteriaNote: Qualified applicants are expected to meet all admission criteria and matriculating students are expected to meet all progression criteria, as well as these Essential Functions of Veterinary Nursing Students. Students with documented need for accommodation are to meet with the Disability Resources Center.Licensing as a Veterinary NursingVeterinary Nurse in Training InformationFor further licensing information contact the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.Admission RequirementsThis is a Limited Entry Program. Therefore, an application for admission must be submitted by the application deadline and all prerequisite requirements must be completed by the completion deadline in order to be eligible for consideration. This material is reviewed using selection criteria set by the program. Applicants are notified of their standing by the Limited Entry office.Animal Related Work Experience Documentation FormFind out how to apply to this program through the Limited Entry Office.Student's First ChecklistNew students planning to register for courses at CSN must follow the steps outlined on the Getting Started page. This page provides information on the registration process for new students seeking a Limited Entry Health Science Degree or Certificate.Find out how to Transfer Credits to CSN from other colleges. Contact Us If you have any questions regarding these programs, please contact one of our Health Programs Advisement Offices.Charleston Campus: (702) 651-5885, Building K LobbyNorth Las Vegas Campus: (702) 651-4415, Main Building Room E204Henderson Campus: (702) 651-3563, Building H Room 234or email us at HealthPrograms@csn.edu. Contact Us If you have any questions regarding these programs, please contact one of our Health Programs Advisement Offices.Charleston Campus: (702) 651-5885, Building K LobbyNorth Las Vegas Campus: (702) 651-4415, Main Building Room E204Henderson Campus: (702) 651-3563, Building H Room 234or email us at HealthPrograms@csn.edu.