Everyone is passionate about something. We all have causes we believe in and things that matter to us deeply. For some of us, that desire involves caring for animals. Are you someone who is naturally sympathetic to the needs of others? Are you looking to improve the quality of life for animals? If you answered yes to these questions, the Veterinary Technology program could be a great fit for you.

Veterinary technicians, commonly called vet techs, typically work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian doing clinical work. That includes tasks such as performing various medical tests, and treating animals with medical conditions and diseases. Since you will have a wide array of responsibilities, we want to ensure you have the skills and confidence necessary to:

• Aid in medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures
• Maintain medical records and gather patient information
• Assist with radiography and dental prophylaxes
• Collect laboratory specimens and aid in the analysis process
• Take the California Registered Veterinary Technician State Board Examination upon graduation

Learn practical skills through practical experience

As a student working toward your Certificate or Associate degree in Veterinary Technology, you’ll receive a balance of theory and practical instruction. Our program includes externship experience in a real-world veterinary health care setting. Plus, graduates are prepared to take the California Registered Veterinary Technician State Board Examination** – making you all the more employable. Although this program isn’t intended to serve as a pre-veterinary program, it does cover the fundamentals of:

• Chemistry
• Biology
• Anatomy
• Physiology

Since being a vet tech is such a hands-on profession, it’s important that our program training utilizes a skills-based approach to learning. That’s why our curriculum includes laboratory practice on live animals and animal simulators, as well as clinical experience in the field. In this way, you can obtain the knowledge and confidence necessary to work as an entry-level vet tech in veterinary offices, animal hospitals, research institutions, zoos, or related pharmaceutical and pet care industries.

To learn more about educational and career opportunities as a Veterinary Technician or Technologist, contact one of our Enrollment Services Representatives. 

Program Demonstration

Veterinary Technology is available at the following campus locations

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