Vet Tech Institute
Vet Tech Institute
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The Vet Tech Institute at International Business College offers:

• Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technician degree (AAS):  Complete the program in 18 months!
• An AVMA-accredited program:  After graduation, you'll be eligible to take the national licensing exam and become a registered veterinary technician
• Job placement assistance after graduation: 90%* of our graduates seeking employment were placed!
• An on-site kennel housing dogs, cats and rodents: Gain hands-on experience with a variety of different animals
• Large animal experience is provided in conjunction with local farms. Students learn how to restrain, adminster medication, and perform various medical procedures on horses, dairy and beef cattle, sheep, goats, and alpacas.

The International Business College Veterinary Technician Program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association. International Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. It is also fully accredited by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education.

* Career placement results are for the time period between 1/1/2009 through 12/31/2009.

What's Going On Around Fort Wayne?

As a student at the Vet Tech Institute, you'll meet lots of students with the same interests. Fort Wayne offers something for everyone:

• Visit the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo--ranked one of the top 10 in the nation!
• Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's 87 parks and all that they offer
• Explore the variety of museums, gardens and historical landmarks
• Night owls will love the local restaurants, night life and cultural events scheduled year round

 

 

 
 
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Meet Some of Our Ft. Wayne, IN Faculty

Program Director

 

Neal Villanueva, DVM, graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University.  He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Hawaii in Animal Science.  Dr. Villanueva has experience in large and small animals.  He was a mentor to veterinary students at Michigan State University for 12 years and moderator of the Veterinary Integrative Problem Solving course at MSU.  Prior to joining the Vet Tech Institute, Dr. Villanueva was an emergency clinician in Indianapolis. 

 

Program RVT

 

Kristin Husband, RVT, is the Program Registered Veterinary Technician at the Vet Tech Institute, Fort Wayne.  She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science that was earned from Purdue University.  She received her Associate of Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from Purdue.  She has worked in mixed animal practice for 15 years with a special interest in equine medicine.   Her duties at the Vet Tech Institute include teaching courses in radiology and large animal, managing the kennel facility, and supporting the staff and the Program Director.

 

Staff RVTs

 

Lindasue Gifford, RVT, is an instructor at the Vet Tech Institute, Fort Wayne.  She earned her Veterinary Technology Degree from State University of New York at Delhi.  She has worked in an emergency practice (8 years), a surgical specialty practice (2 years), and a feline only practice (8 years). 

 

Patricia Howey, RVT, received her Veterinary Technology Degree from Purdue University.  She has had extensive experience in small and exotic animal practice for 37 years.  Ms. Howey started as a part-time instructor at the Vet Tech Institute and became a full-time instructor.  Patricia is also our Animal Shelter Coordinator.

 

Emily Dill, RVT, has 15 years of clinical experience in small animal and equine practice.  She received her Veterinary Technology Degree from Purdue University.  Emily joined the Vet Tech Institute faculty and is actively involved in wildlife rehabilitation.

 

Jennifer Riley, RVT, was part of the Fort Wayne Vet Tech Institute’s first graduating class.  She has been working in mixed animal practice for 7 years and is an instructor at the Vet Tech Institute.  In her spare time, she helps at the family farm in Monroeville, Indiana.