Columbia State Veterinary Technology Program

As a Columbia State Veterinary Technology alumnus/alumna, community partner, or program advisor, you are cordially invited to join us for a special celebration.

The Veterinary Technology Program is excited to announce its move into our new facility on campus, the Southern Regional Technology Center. We would be delighted to have you join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and an opportunity to tour the new facilities.

Please see the attached graphic for additional event details. We hope you can join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone for our program.

We look forward to seeing you there! If you can’t make this event, feel free to reach out to program faculty to try and schedule a time for a visit 😊

SOUTHERN REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER GRAND OPENING & DRONE SHOW

Join us Fri., Aug. 21, for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the grand opening of the Southern Regional Technology Center (SRTC). Tour the new facility, experience the future of workforce and technical education, enjoy a live outdoor concert by Merchants of Cool, and cap off the night with a spectacular 300-drone light show above the SRTC. The community is invited to attend this free event and help mark an exciting new chapter for our region.

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We had our first summer lunch and learn!

Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician Erin, from Animalia Health and Wellness, came and spoke with our current students about tips for client communication, patient history cheat sheets, and preparation for clinic rotations.

Thank you Erin! And thank you Animalia for supporting our program!

Just a reminder the Tuition for Techs Scholarship is due next month!! Lots of students (including recent graduates) are eligible!

NOW OPEN: Tuition for Vet Techs Scholarship

The Tuition for Vet Techs Scholarship from NAVTA and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is BACK for its fifth and final year, and applications are officially OPEN!

Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded in Fall 2026 to support veterinary technician/nursing students and recent graduates with tuition, supplies, and even student loans.

Apply by July 13, 2026 (5 PM EDT)
Scholarship recipients announced during National Veterinary Technician Week (Oct. 18–24, 2026)

Learn more and start your application: https://www.navta.net/tuition-for-techs

Columbia State recently honored 19 veterinary technology program graduates in a pinning ceremony.

“Our pinning ceremony celebrates the hard work, compassion, and dedication these students have shown throughout the program,” said Dr. Julie Anderson, Columbia State program director and assistant professor of veterinary technology. “We are proud to welcome them into the veterinary medical profession.”

A veterinary technician primarily functions as professional technical support to veterinarians, biomedical researchers and other scientists. Qualified veterinary technicians are responsible for clinical pathology, radiology, surgical assisting, office and hospital management and other related duties.

Read more https://bit.ly/4fVQCem

If you’ve been around our campus recently, you’ve seen the construction zone. Our Vet Tech Program, along with other Health Science Programs, will be moving into this building shortly! Stay tuned for information about the upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony, and a chance to take a tour and see the new facilities! 🤩

Meet our Class of 2027 Class Officers!

Carley Pope, President
Allie Stephens, Vice President
Candace Tidwell, Treasurer

“My name is Allie Stephens, and I am so excited to serve alongside my fellow class officers as Vice President. I hope to make my classmates time in the program a joy-filled and rewarding experience. I would love to see my classmates challenge and support each other to do hard things. During my time as Vice President, I hope that my classmates will feel encouraged and empowered to do amazing work in the field of Veterinary Medicine. Let's make our time count!”

“Hello everyone, my name is Carley. I am honored to be the President for the class of 2027. I am excited to step into this new role and begin a new journey. This is an amazing opportunity, and I look forward to learning and growing alongside my fellow class officers and awesome classmates. Cheers to the class of 2027!”

“Hello, my name is Candace, and I am the treasurer for the class of 2027. I am thrilled to have the privilege to be a part of this program. I’m excited to watch my peers and I grow, especially during clinicals, where I am hoping to dive into ER. Having lived independently for several years has shown me how to budget wisely, and I plan to apply that same commitment to our class funds. I may be permanently sleep-deprived and rely on a bit of playful sarcasm to get through the day, but I’m going to give this role and our program my absolute best. I am eager to see us all achieve our goals as future veterinary technicians.”

Today the Class of 2026 moved their tassels and became graduates of Columbia State Community College. Class President Kayla DuBois served as commencement ceremony speaker, making this occasion that much more special. These future technicians are going places, and as instructors, we are ready to watch them soar. Congratulations Graduates!

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