Build In-Demand Skills

Everyone knows it: You love animals. You’re a devoted pet parent but you know you want to do more by focusing your career on working with and caring for animals as a Veterinary Technician.

Start your pathway to success at Bellingham Technical College, widely recognized as a leader in providing quality professional education for today’s dynamic veterinary care field.

Veterinary Technician: Students with an aptitude for math and science will first complete pre-program general education courses, then take seven quarters to complete an Associate of Applied Science—Transfer (AAS-T) or two quarters for your Veterinary Assistant certificate. You'll learn how to:

• Care for animals in a manner that is safe for both animals and humans.
• Understand and participate in the process of diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of animal disease.
• Understand the profession of veterinary technician including: occupational safety, public health, client and colleague communication, ethics of animal welfare, and the human-animal bond.
• Be prepared to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and state exams, and fulfill requirements for licensure as a veterinary technician.

With BTC’s high-quality education and hands-on training, you’ll be qualified for excellent employment opportunities with veterinary hospitals, surgery centers, specialty care providers, zoos, and wildlife facilities.

• 85% of BTC Veterinary students are employed within nine months of graduation.
• The average annual wage in this field is $37,253, with an earning potential of about $41,766 per year.

Why wait any longer? We're ready to help you to get started, get prepared, and get into the career you want as a Veterinary Technician. Complete the form today to learn more!