Veterinary Technician

Bellingham Technical College ETPL
Turn your love of animals into a satisfying career! BTC's Veterinary Technician program is ideal if you have an aptitude for math and science, and are interested in being a valuable part of the veterinary care team. You'll work with animals and people, in a job that is different every day. With BTC's high quality education and hands-on training, you'll gain the valuable skills needed now by veterinary hospitals, surgery centers, specialty care providers, zoos, and wildlife facilities. Bellingham Technical College Veterinary Technician Program is nationally accredited through the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Visit the program website BTC Outreach Outreach, Advising, & Counseling Outreach, Advising, & Counseling (360) 752-8345 ext. outreach@btc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$35,000.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

21 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

146

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

ATI TEAS scores: Reading 47.6 or higher, Mathematics 46.7 or higher, Science 33.3 or higher, and English & Language Usage 40.0 or higher. Additional Requirements Official transcripts documenting prerequisite completion (BTC transcripts can be unofficial) Evidence of high school graduation or equivalent (copy of high school diploma, high school transcript, GED certificate, or GED transcript) Entering students are expected to have basic computer skills necessary to use word processing, email, and the internet. Students who need to acquire these basic skills should enroll in CAP 101 prior to starting the program. Starting August 1, 2023 all students in the Veterinary Technician Program at Bellingham Technical College will be required to complete a two-dose rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prior to being admitted to the program. After registration into the Vet Tech Program but prior to beginning clinical rotations, students must be eighteen (18) years of age and submit proof of the following requirements: Veterinary Technician Informed Acknowledgment and Consent to Hazards and Risks Form Physical exam 10-panel drug screen Criminal background check Medical insurance coverage 2-dose rabies preexposure prophylaxis (PReP)

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)

Employment performance results

Program type

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Completion rate

92%

Employment rate

94%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.75

Typical (median) annual earnings

$44,192.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

88%

Other Industries

12%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
36
Completion rate
92%
Average number of students who completed each year
18
Gender
Male
13%
Female
87%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
79%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
72%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
43%
Certificate or AA
29%
BA or higher
29%