A.A.S. - Veterinary Technician
Vermilion Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Ely, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
Introduction
Vermilion’s Veterinary Technician program focuses on enabling students to take their existing passion for animals and develop it into an employable skill set. This rigorous study program consists of 5 semesters of classes focused specifically on the skills required to be a veterinary technician. Students take a mixture of basic sciences and practical hands-on courses. Before admission, it is recommended students explore the industry through working or volunteering with clinics, hospitals, shelters, or other animal-focused industries.
During this program, students will receive a mixture of both theory and hands-on coursework. Skills developed in the program will be directly applicable to a career as a Veterinary Technician. Coursework will include:
Basic laboratory technique
Hands-on work with companion animals
Fieldwork for exposure to livestock and equestrian farms
Instruction from a licensed Veterinarian and licensed
Veterinary Technician
CAREERS:
The veterinary technician field is expected to grow by 19% between 2014 and 2024, much faster than the average career field. Students completing this degree will have an opportunity to work as:
Veterinary Technician in a clinic/hospital
Veterinary Laboratory Technician
Humane Society/ Shelter worker
Wildlife Rehabilitator
The Veterinary Technician program is not designed to transfer. Students will have a complete background and skill set needed to begin working in the veterinary technician industry.