Veterinary Technician

Pima Medical Institute - Seattle ETPL
This program develops in students the personal traits and professional skills needed to perform as competent entry-level Veterinary Technicians. The program provides students with knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, office management, examination techniques, radiologic, dental and surgical procedures as they relate to veterinary care.

Financial information

Total tuition

$19,885.00

Total required fees

$300.00

Books and supplies

$1,613.00

Locations

Seattle

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

1 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

48.5

Credits

1055

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam, math screening exam, a high school diploma or GED and an interview with Admissions and the Program Director

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Veterinary Technician National Exam

Employment performance results

Program type

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Completion rate

60%

Employment rate

87%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.60

Typical (median) annual earnings

$46,842.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

89%

Other Industries

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
53
Completion rate
60%
Average number of students who completed each year
18
Gender
Male
10%
Female
90%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
75%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
65%
30 to 39
19%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
8%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
19%
Some college experience, but no degree
81%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%