Veterinary Technology

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

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.

Day in the Life: Explore the student experience in this program

• Observation Form - While observation hours are strongly encouraged, they are being waived at this time due to COVID.
• Student Health Form
• Criminal background check information

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.

VTNE Data: Cuyahoga Community College

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)

See which states this program meets licensure/certification requirements.