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Vet Tech at Tri-C

Area of Study: Veterinary Technology
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology

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If you are not already an active Tri-C student, you must first apply to the college. If you are interested in more than one health careers program, you must submit a separate health careers application for each program. You may only apply to three programs at one time.

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.

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  • Observation Form - While observation hours are strongly encouraged, they are being waived at this time due to COVID.
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Important Information About the Rabies Vaccination Requirement

Rabies is a deadly virus that can be transmitted through a bite wound or infected saliva into a wound. Working with any mammal puts a person at risk for contracting this disease. Although the disease is not prevalent in this area, there continue to be confirmed cases of domestic animals with rabies in the region year to year. Other areas of Ohio and the country have increased prevalence. 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 entrance into the selective admission clinical course for Veterinary Technicians, VET 2107, and the Veterinary Assistant Certificate clinical course, VET 2108.  The cost of this series varies and can range from $1,000-$1,350. The student is responsible for this cost. Financial aid or your personal medical insurance may provide coverage for this vaccine.

Vet Tech Student Stephanie Jancar interned at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Vet Tech student Stephanie Jancar interned at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Vet Tech student with Dr. Michael Selig in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo O-R
Vet Tech student with Dr. Michael Selig in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo OR

VTNE Data: Cuyahoga Community College

July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022

Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE

57

Three-year pass percentage on VTNE

91.23%

Resources

  • The Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT)
  • National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
  • Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA)
  • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

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The Veterinary Technology program is full for Fall 2023. We are currently accepting for Fall 2024. However, positions may open up throughout the year and students may have opportunities to move up. Completing pre-requisites and submitting applications gives students this opportunity.

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Carrie Harviel, RVT, BS
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216-987-5450
carrie.harviel@tri-c.edu 
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216-987-4247
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Cuyahoga Community College
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2900 Community College Avenue
Cleveland OH 44115-3196

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