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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monaca, PA) The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) announced that its Veterinary Technology Program has received Initial Accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).

The accreditation was approved during the CVTEA’s April 23 meeting following a review of the program’s evaluation report from a Jan. 21-22, 2026, site visit and the college’s action plan response.

CCBC launched the Veterinary Technology Program in fall 2024 through its School of Health Sciences.

According to the college, the accreditation review evaluated the program’s curriculum, facilities, clinical experiences, student outcomes and operations. The accreditation allows the program to continue preparing students for careers as veterinary technicians.