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).

Financial information

Total tuition

$20,834.70

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham Technical College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

157

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Admissions application and assessment testing is required. Contact Admissions at (360) 752-8345 or at admissions@btc.edu for assistance with academic planning.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

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%