Veterinary Technology
Area of Study: Veterinary Technology
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology
Academic School: Nursing and Health Professions
State of Ohio: Meets educational requirements
How to Apply
If you are not already an active Tri-C student, you must first apply to the College. This program is not offered online.
*The "Get Started Interest Form" button above has replaced the health careers application.
Complete this form and indicate your program(s) of interest to automatically track your progress toward admission. With this new process, you’ll receive an email at your Tri-C address each time you complete an admissions requirement. Once you complete all of the requirements, you’ll receive another email with your acceptance status and additional information.
Veterinary technicians work under the supervision of a veterinarian to provide health care for animals in various settings. Career options for graduate technicians include private practices, emergency clinics, specialty clinics, educational institutions, research facilities, government agencies and zoological parks. Students work with companion animals, food animals, horses, laboratory animals and exotic species throughout this program.
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section for answers to questions most new and prospective students ask.
Day in the Life: Explore the student experience in this program. This shows you what classes are like and what to expect as a student in the program.
Important Information About the Rabies Vaccination Requirement
Rabies is a deadly virus transmitted through a bite wound or infected saliva into a wound. Working with any mammal puts a person at risk of contracting this disease. Although this disease is not prevalent in this area, there continue to be confirmed cases of domestic animals with rabies in the region yearly. The prevalence has increased in other areas of Ohio and around the country. Because of the untreatable nature of this disease, the CVTEA/AVMA (accreditation body for the program) requires that you protect yourself with a prophylactic series of injections prior to any handling of animals, which takes place in the first semester of the program. The cost of this series varies and can range from $1,000-$1,350. The student is responsible for this cost. Your personal medical insurance may provide coverage for this vaccine. It is recommended you contact your medical insurance before scheduling an appointment to receive the vaccine(s).
This vaccine can also be acquired at the Cuyahoga County Board of Health. Make an appointment here.
For more information about the rabies vaccine series, visit the CDC website.
VTNE Data: Tri-C
| Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2024 | |
| Number of first-time candidates who have taken the VTNE | 36 |
| Three-year pass percentage on VTNE | 97.22% |
*Updated Jan. 17, 2025
For this timeframe, the national average for first-time candidates was 65.13% pass percentage on the VTNE.