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.

Financial information

Total tuition

$8,775.36

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

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

66

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

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

N/A

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%