The mission of the Veterinary Technology Program is to attract, educate, and graduate highly competent individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact in their employment areas through excellent patient care, interpersonal communication, and economic skills. Veterinary technicians are an integral part of the animal health care team, assisting veterinarians and biological scientists in their work. Licensed veterinary technicians are employed in a variety of situations. These include private veterinary practices, universities, veterinary schools, wildlife rehabilitation centers, pharmaceutical firms, research facilities, zoos, animal feed companies, diagnostic laboratories, the government, the military, and humane shelters.