PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS: Pictured on the bottom row left to right are Angelica Claudio Mirabal, and Brianna Maloney. Pictured on the top row from left to right are Makala Patrick, Alana Brady, and Y'kemia Young. (Submitted Photo)

THOMASVILLE — For the third consecutive year, Southern Regional Technical College’s (SRTC) Veterinary Technology program graduates achieved a 100% passage rate on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). The VTNE is a comprehensive 3-hour, 170-question exam administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards that covers nine essential domains of veterinary technician responsibility.

The graduates included Angelica Claudio Mirabal and Brianna Maloney of Thomasville.

Alana Brady, Mirabal, Maloney, Makala Patrick, and Y’kemia Young completed their coursework in the spring semester. They were pinned in May of 2025 and are eligible to take part in the college’s commencement ceremony on July 29. Each graduate passed their board exam on the first attempt. This 100% first-attempt pass rate is a major accomplishment for this program and its students, as that percentage is well above the national average of 70.31% for similar programs.

SRTC’s Veterinary Technology seven-semester program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Accreditation Committee on Veterinary Education and Activities (CVTEA). Program graduates receive the Associate of Applied Science degree, are eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination, and are qualified to apply for credentials as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Georgia.

“We are so proud of this special group of students for achieving a 100% pass rate on the VTNE,” said Veterinary Technology Program Director Dr. Jennifer Mason, DVM. “They have truly made teaching a joy, and we look forward to what they will accomplish in the field of Veterinary Medicine!”

Southern Regional Technical College offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get students quickly into their desired careers, and 38 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in eleven counties across Southwest Georgia for the convenience of its students. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, interested individuals can log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205 – 3449.

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