Veterinary Technology Degree at Carrington College California

Veterinary Technician jobs expected to grow by 36% by 2018!*

Veterinary technicians, commonly called vet techs, typically work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian doing clinical work such as performing various medical tests, and treating medical conditions and diseases in animals. The Veterinary Technology degree program at Carrington College California can teach students the necessary skills to work as entry-level vet technicians in vets’ offices, animal hospitals, animal shelters, research institutions, zoos, or related pharmaceutical or pet care industries.

Study Veterinary Technology at Carrington College California and you’ll receive the hands-on training and valuable experience needed to help you succeed in a career as a veterinary technician. If you’re looking for California vet tech schools, you should consider the Carrington College California vet tech program because:

• The Veterinary Technology program is balanced between theory and practical instruction
• Our program culminates with an externship in a real-world veterinary health care setting
• Graduates are prepared for the California Registered Veterinary Technician State Board Examination**

Learn the practical skills and get the experience on our Veterinary Technology program

Because hands-on care in the veterinary technology profession is so important, our veterinary technology training utilizes a skills-based approach to learning. Students receive formal classroom instruction, laboratory practice on live animals and animal simulators, and clinical experience in the field. While the program is not intended as a pre-veterinary program, it does emphasize the fundamentals of chemistry, biology, anatomy, and physiology. Students are taught the basic knowledge and practical training necessary to function as an entry-level employee in a veterinary medical setting.

Once students successfully complete the Carrington College California Veterinary Technology program, they should have the skills and the confidence to:

• Obtain patient information and maintain medical records
• Collect lab specimens and help with diagnostic and surgical procedures
• Help with radiography and dental prophylaxes
• Demonstrate their proficiency in critical thinking and information management

Veterinary Technicians enjoy strong career opportunities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of veterinary technologists and technicians is expected to grow 36 percent between 2008 and 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.* If you want to work in animal care, talk to a Carrington College California Admissions Representative about your career options. 

The Carrington College California Veterinary Technology program is available at the following campus locations – Citrus Heights, Pleasant Hill, Pomona, Sacramento, San Jose, San Leandro, and Stockton; the program culminates in an Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology. Successful graduates are eligible to take the State Board Examination to become a Registered Veterinary Technician.

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