The University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not offer an AAS Veterinary Technician program. A complete listing of AVMA-accredited AAS Veterinary Technician program may be found at the AVMA website: wishing to earn the BS-VETH degree should expect it to take 4–5 years. The AAS Veterinary Technician degree program will take 2 years to complete. The time it will take to complete the baccalaureate degree requirements depends upon several factors, including how many course equivalencies are brought from the AAS program and which of the BS-VET degree options is selected. Students are encouraged to discuss their particular situation with their VETH advisor.
Veterinary technology graduates may pursue careers in veterinary medicine as veterinary technicians or practice managers. They can pursue careers in the biomedical sciences as research technicians, veterinary medical educators, drug or feed manufacturing sales or technical representatives. They can also be animal care managers or technicians in industry, academia, animal rescue organizations, animal shelters, or zoological gardens.