The Program of Veterinary Technology evolved from an Animal Science Program that was developed and organized by Chris Sandorello, CAHT in 1984. The curriculum emphasized laboratory animal science and functioned in collaboration with the Fox Chase Institute for Cancer Research, which provided students off campus training with laboratory animals.

Academic facilities were shared on campus with the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. As a veterinary technician, Ms. Sandorello was keenly aware of the growing demand for veterinary technicians in Pennsylvania and pursued the development of a veterinary technology curriculum in addition to laboratory animal science.

In August 1986, Patricia McManus, VMD was hired part-time as Education Coordinator and instructor. She recommended rearrangement of the course sequence, acquired exclusive use of a classroom and organized student externships at three local veterinary hospitals. In 1988, Ms. Sandorello resigned to pursue other career options and Dr. McManus became the full-time Director. Shortly thereafter, the title of the Program was changed from "Animal Science" to "Veterinary Technology". Strategies for recruitment were developed and Carl Perkins money was acquired and used to expand the equipment and audio-visual holdings of the Program.

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