Animal Health Technology department is an integral part of the foundation of the college in 1964 as Animal Health and Husbandry. The department was renamed in 1990 following the National Science and Technical Amendment Decree giving the college the legal backing to conduct the training of technologists and award the Degree of Higher National Diploma.

The department of Animal Health Technology trains animal health technicians to become animal health technologists that are equipped with practical and technical skills required to assist and collaborate with veterinary medical professionals in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in animals. The department produce quality animal health technologists with great knowledge and expertise in animal healthcare delivery.