Veterinary Sciences

Veterinary Sciences at Trocaire College

Make your passion your career.

If you love animals, are highly motivated, compassionate and devoted to animal care, then a career as a Veterinary Technician may be for you. Trocaire College is ready to give you the knowledge, skills and abilities you need to make it happen.

Our dedicated faculty includes Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and Licensed Veterinary Technicians who have many years of experience in the veterinary profession. You’ll learn directly from these credentialed individuals, as well as have their support and guidance every step of the way as you work toward your degree.

Our curriculum is designed with input from employers, industry experts and scholars. You’ll graduate fully prepared to work in a variety of animal facilities, including private veterinary clinics, research laboratories, specialty hospitals, rehabilitation centers, zoos, large animal clinics, and more.

Students can take advantage of our brand-new state-of-the-art teaching facility, which offers an optimal learning environment. Our new teaching facility is equipped with the latest technology and equipment, including advanced monitoring tools in our surgical suite, digital imaging, and an up-to-date dental laboratory.

Trocaire’s Veterinary Technology program provides you with the ultimate flexibility to fit your preferred mode of learning.  Enroll in either our in-person or online pathway, while taking some courses in the opposite pathway if you desire. To learn more about the different pathways offered, visit the links below.

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey toward a successful career as a veterinary technician.

Academic Programs

Veterinary Technology (In-Person Associate)
Veterinary Technology (Online Associate)
Veterinary Assistant Program


Available State, National, and Regional Veterinary Technology Scholarships: 

Western NY Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Technology Student Scholarship: $1500 
Email/Website: WNYVMA@gmail.comhttps://nysvms.org/westernny/ 

New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians (NYSAVT) Student Scholarship: $200
Website: https://www.nysavt.org/page/StudentScholarship   

Buffalo Academy of Veterinary Medicine Scholarships: $1000 
Website: https://buffaloacademy.org/buffalo-academy-of-veterinary-medicine-scholarships/ 

Long Island Veterinary Medical Association (LIVMA) Scholarship: $1,750 
Website: https://www.livma.org/scholarship.html 

NAVTA–Boehringer Ingelheim Scholarship Program: $2,500 
Website: https://navta.net/tuition-for-techs/  

The Zoetis Foundation/AVMF Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship Program: $2,000 
Website: https://www.vetvance.com/opportunities/scholarship-application/avmfoverview 

VetTechColleges.com Scholarship Guide: 
Awards vary: $500–$5,000 for various vet-tech awards
Website: https://www.vettechcolleges.com/blog/guide-vet-tech-scholarships 

Important Note: Scholarship deadlines vary. It’s crucial to visit the official website for each scholarship you are interested in to confirm the most current information and ensure you submit your application on time.