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If you enjoy the sciences, working with animals, and have a passion to grow your skills into a veterinary career, a career as a Veterinary Technician could be a great choice for you!

With training from µÚÒ»³Ô¹Ï, you can earn your AAS degree and get the training you need for this rewarding career in as few as 84 weeks!

At µÚÒ»³Ô¹Ï, our Veterinary Technology program is designed to prepare students for professional certification and immediate entry-level employment as Veterinary Technicians. CCC’s Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the (A.V.M.A-C.V.T.) and is the only C.V.T.E.A.- accredited program offered in the Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz tri-county area.

The Veterinary Technology program has a total program length of two academic years (84 weeks); in the first year, students complete the Veterinary Assistant program, and in the second-year students fulfill the requirements for an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology.

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Veterinary Technology Program Overview

• Total Weeks in program: 84 Weeks
• Quarter Credits: 96.8
• Total Clock Hours: 1419
• Classroom Hours: 1119
• Clinical Externship Hours: 300
• Teacher/Student ratio:
  • Class Lecture: 1/22
  • Class Lab: 1/12 (1.8 Animals Present)
• Prerequisite: Completion of year 1 of AVMA CVTEA Veterinary Technology program and faculty recommendation

In the Veterinary Technology program, students will:

• Receive first aid and CPR training, as well as real-world on-the-job experience through an Externship.
• Be prepared to earn and receive their Associate’s of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology degree.
• Be prepared for immediate entry-level employment as productive employees capable of upholding a high standard of personal accountability, integrity and work ethic.
• Gain the skills and knowledge to test for the National and State Veterinary Technician examinations. Graduates of the Veterinary Technology program are eligible for State licensing as a Registered Veterinary Technician (R.V.T.) after successfully passing the (VTNE) and .