The Pre-Veterinary Technician program is designed to prepare individuals to enter the animal health care field. Students will become familiar with anatomy, physiology and basic terminology. Areas of training are: safety and zoonotic diseases, restraint techniques, physical examination and patient history, client education and dental care. The program includes both theory and practical application of skills and concepts. Students will gain hands on experience in area clinics. After completion of the program, the student is well prepared to enter a college Vet Tech program or have a good start on their way to becoming a veterinarian.

 

Tri-Tech Pre-Vet students participate at Equine Science Day at Riverview High School. Check out  the video link here.

 

Career Opportunities

• Private Clinics/Hospitals
• Humane Societies
• Biomedical Research
• Industry
• Herd Managers
• Zoo and Wildlife Management
• Veterinary Supply and Sales
• Military Service
• Diagnostic Labs
• Veterinary Training Hospitals

 

 

Certification Opportunities: Progress towards Associates of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technician at Yakima Valley Community College

 

Pre-Requisites: Junior/Senior standing. Must be able to provide own transportation to clinical sites.

 

Program uniform requirement: 2 sets of scrubs

 

Length of Program: 1-2 years

 

Location: Tri-Tech

 

Sessions Offered: AM-8:00-10:30 M-F PM-11:30-2:00 M-F

 

Equivalency Credits: 0.5 Technical English, 1.0 Science

 

Occupational/Elective Credits: 3 per Year

 

College Credits Available: 2

 

Text Reading Levels: Texts are written at college level