The role of a veterinary technician, sometimes referred to as "veterinary technologist" is very different than that of a veterinary assistant. A vet tech helps the veterinarian during medical procedures, conducts tests and performs diagnostic evaluations.
If you want to become a certified vet tech, read the school fact sheets and request information from the schools that interest you.
Arizona
Associate's | Diploma
Medical Asst, Respiratory Therapy, Vet Tech
California
Certificate | Associate's
Dental Asst, Health Care Admin, Medical Asst, Pharmacy Tech, Surgical Tech, Veterinary Tech
Campuses: Citrus Heights, Pleasant Hill, Sacramento, San Jose, San Leandro, Stockton
Certificate | Diploma | Associate's
Dental Asst, Health Care Admin, Massage Therapy, Medical Asst, Pharmacy Tech, Surgical Tech, Ultrasound Tech, Veterinary Tech, Health Info Tech, Respiratory Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Medical Billing
Illinois
Indiana
Campuses: Michigan City, South Bend
Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Diploma
Health Care Admin, Health Care Mgmt, Health & Therapeutic Massage, Medical Asst, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Office Mgmt, Surgical Tech, Vet Tech, Occupational Therapy Asst, Physical Therapist Asst, Practical Nursing
Diploma | Associate's
Medical Office Asst, Medical Asst, Medical Reimbursement Tech, Vet Tech
Diploma | Associate's | Bachelor's
Medical Asst, Veterinary Tech
Diploma | Associate's
Dental Asst, Medical Asst, Vet Tech
Kentucky
Diploma | Associate's
Gerontology, Health Care Admin, Medical Asst, Pharmacy Tech, Surgical Tech, Vet Tech
Minnesota
AAS | AS | MS
Dental Hygienist, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Service Mgmt, Histotechnology, Medical Asst, Medical Lab Tech, Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Tech, Veterinary Tech
Campuses: Blaine, Plymouth, Rochester, Shakopee, St. Cloud, Woodbury
Diploma | Associate's | Bachelor's
Health Care Mgmt, Massage Therapy, Medical Admin Asst, Medical Asst, Veterinary Tech, Health Fitness Specialist, Medical Admin
Missouri
Campuses: Fenton, St. Peters
Diploma | Associate's | Bachelor's
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Asst, Respiratory Therapy, Vet Tech, Allied Health, Massage Therapy, Medical Billing and Coding, Surgical Tech
Nevada
Certificate | Associate's
Dental Asst, Medical Admin Asst, Medical Asst, Phlebotomy Tech, Veterinary Asst, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy Tech, Veterinary Tech
Ohio
Campuses: Cincinnati, Findlay
Diploma | Associate's
Health Care Admin, Medical Asst, Pharmacy Tech, Practical Nursing, Surgical Tech, Vet Tech, Medical Transcription
Pennsylvania
Diploma | Associate's
Anesthesia Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Specialist, Radiographer, Veterinary Tech
Texas
Utah
Campuses: Layton, West Jordan
Diploma | Associate's | Bachelor's
Health & Exercise Sciences, Medical Asst, Veterinary Tech, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Tech
Washington
Certificate | Associate's
Dental Asst, Medical Admin Asst, Medical Asst, Pharmacy Tech, Phlebotomy Tech, Radiography, Veterinary Asst, Veterinary Tech
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