Veterinary Technician
Veterinarian technician and technologist programs teach you the skills and knowledge you need to help veterinarians treat all types of animals, from farm animals to household pets. You’ll learn how to perform lab tests, assist with dental work, use diagnostic equipment such as x-ray machines, provide specialized care, administer medicines, maintain equipment, and work with patient records. You’ll work with live animals in clinical and laboratory settings as you prepare to enter this growing field.
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Becoming a veterinarian technologist requires more schooling than becoming a veterinarian technician. Technologists complete four-year bachelor’s programs, whereas technicians only need to complete a two-year associate program. All states require you demonstrate your knowledge by passing an exam.
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Harrison College
Harrison College – formerly Indiana Business College
After more than 100 years, we realized it was time for a new name. Sure, we started in Indiana as a business college, but now we’re so much more. And our students deserve a name that reflects all five fields of study and our growth beyond Indiana’s borders. While our name has changed, we assure ... more
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Vancouver Career College
Vancouver Career College specializes in career-focused training in the fields of technology, business, health care and trades. Programs at the Vancouver Career College are developed in collaboration with health care and business communities so students can be confident in our quality, focused programming. Our instructors combine professional experience ... more
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