The educational goal is that by the end of the two-year curriculum you will have acquired the entry level technical skills, as well as the necessary essential knowledge, communication techniques, and thinking skills so that, you will be able to demonstrate the proficiency in the essential tasks as defined by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The most current list of these tasks can be accessed on the AVMA website in the Veterinary Technology Program Accreditation Guidelines and Standards.