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Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Assistant
Bellingham Technical College

Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Assistant

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.
Visit the program website BTC Outreach Outreach, Advising, & Counseling Outreach, Advising, & Counseling (360) 752-8345 ext. outreach@btc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,700.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

21 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

62

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

A completed college admissions application and placement in English and Math. BTC uses a Guided Self-Placement process to help you choose the best starting point for your English and Math courses. Your selections will determine whether you begin with program coursework or complete prerequisites classes first. To get started or for help determining your English and math placement, contact the Outreach department at Outreach@btc.edu. Applicants must score at the "BASIC" level or higher in each of the four areas on one transcript. Evidence of High School graduation or equivalent submitted to BTC Admissions Department. Students must be 18 years or older before beginning program core courses. Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C) or higher in each course: English Composition 1 (ENGL& 101). Math in Society (MATH& 107) or any MATH course from the AAS-T alternative course list will be accepted. Interpersonal Communications (CMST& 210) or General Psychology (PSYC& 100), General Biology with Lab (BIOL& 160) Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM& 121) preferred, will accept other courses in the following fields: BIOL, CHEM, OCEA, ZOOL. Intro to Veterinary Technology (VETT 100). ONLY for students who are transferring prior credits to BTC: Official transcripts documenting prerequisite course completion must be submitted and evaluated before registration. This program requires a criminal history background check prior to attending the clinic practicum. Students who test positive for THC (marijuana, including prescription marijuana) will not be allowed entrance to Nursing and Allied Health programs with clinical components.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

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
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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%