AS to BS Veterinary Nursing Bridge Program

The AS to BS Veterinary Nursing Bridge Program builds upon an AS or AAS from an AVMA accredited program. This bridge program provides the opportunity for students to advance their career by earning a bachelor’s of science degree.

Wilson College offers a sound liberal arts foundation and three concentrations: veterinary biology, veterinary business management, and veterinary equi-assist. The veterinary biology concentration prepares the student for opportunities in clinical practice, education, research or industry. Although the concentration provides good preparation for entry to veterinary school, additional coursework is necessary to fulfill the prerequisites required for entrance. An academic adviser will assist students with course planning.

The second concentration in veterinary business management is intended for the student who plans to work in private veterinary practice. The graduate will be able to function as a supervisor or hospital manager, as well as a veterinary nurse. Since many of the requirements are met through this concentration, students may also wish to pursue a minor and certificate in entrepreneurship and small-business management.

The veterinary equi-assist concentration is designed for the student with an interest in working with an equine practitioner. Working under an equine veterinarian, the graduate will provide care to horses in their home environment.

The applicant’s transcripts will be evaluated to determine which liberal studies and concentration (biology, business management, or equi-assist) requirements must be completed. Students may transfer up to 72 total semester hours to Wilson College. A minimum of 120 semester hours, including both departmental and general college requirements, must be successfully completed to earn a bachelor’s degree. At least 24 of the final 30 semester hours must be completed at Wilson. At least 60 semester hours must be completed outside of any single discipline. A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 is required in all courses that constitute the major. Other requirements and regulations are published annually in the academic regulations.

Admission requirements:

Applicants must be credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses (CVT, CVN, LVT, or RVT) and meet the following requirements:

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology/Nursing from a program accredited by the AVMA-CVTEA
• Transcripts from all institutions
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• A minimum of 60 semester hours from an associate's degree Veterinary Technology/Nursing program with all VN coursework grades of “C” or better