What is Veterinary Technology?
Turn your love of animals into a lucrative career, without breaking your budget at OCTC's Veterinary Technology program. The Vet Tech program will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to work as a professional veterinary technician in as little as two years. Areas of study include office and hospital procedures, client relations and communications, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, clinical techniques, pharmacology, anesthesiology, surgical and medical nursing, radiology and clinical pathology training. The Vet Tech program,will provide you with valuable real world clinical and lab experiences to develop the skills needed to become a valued professional in the field.
What are my career choices?
The Veterinary Technology field is experiencing tremendous growth. Pets are considered part of the family, and the demand for veterinary care has increased. There are career opportunities in teaching, pharmaceuticals, biomedical research, private practice, humane societies, diagnostic labs, zoo/wildlife medicine, and veterinary supply sales.
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
Associate in Applied Science Degree and Transfer
- AAS Veterinary Technology
For graduation requirements, see the academic plan.
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Additional Information
Program Enrollment
Program enrollment is limited due to facility constraints and admission is not guaranteed. Interested applicants should contact the program faculty early to allow time for completion of all required forms. Students who complete the program will be awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology and are eligible to sit for the national/state exams to obtain licensure.
The Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is a self-regulating entity that, according to U.S. federal law, must be established by institutions that use laboratory animals for research or instructional purposes to oversee and evaluate all aspects of the institution's animal care and use program.
Online Guide for the Care and use of Laboratory Animals
Policy for Reporting and Responding to Animal Welfare Concerns
Accreditation USDA number: 61-R-0111
Veterinary Technical National Examination (VTNE) Results
- July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020
- Number of first time candidates that have taken the VTNE: 41
- Three year VTNE pass percentage: 42%
