Vatterott College
Veterinary Technician: Associate Degree
Whenever you go to a pet store, do you spend a lot of time with the animals? Do you love being with adorable cats, dogs and other animals? When you think about animals living in distress that need help, does your heart break? You have what it takes to become a Vet Tech if you answered affirmatively to all these questions. Take Vatterott Colleges Veterinary Technician program and this career will be in your path.
You will receive a broad overview of the field of veterinary medicine while learning the basics of animal care. You will get education in chemistry and equations that are involved with this career. The anatomy and physiology of domestic animals is a topic that will be covered. Education in this program will include:
- Bandaging and healing wounds.
- Take and develop x-rays and use other veterinary instruments. Prepare and assist with surgeries on animals.
- Feed, clean, and spend time with exotic animals.
- Correctly identify parasites and give the appropriate vaccination.
- Learn to identify diseases that are infectious and non-infectious.
The last part of the program consists of a 10-week externship, where you will gain valuable real-world work experience in an animal care setting. You will put the skills you learned to use and apply your passion for helping animals. Doing this may assist you in becoming successful in your Veterinary Technician career. Your career could begin with employment at an animal hospital, shelter, or vet clinic.
List of education programs offered by Vatterott College in Veterinary Technician Programs
- Veterinary Technician
Vatterott College list of campuses in Veterinary Technician Programs
- Vatterott College - Omaha - Omaha, (Nebraska)
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