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Veterinarian Technician Careers

Are you looking for a new career? Are you tired of staring at a computer screen while being tucked away in a small cubicle? For some, life in corporate America just isn't worth the dullness and inactivity that comprises a typical day. If you fit into this category, it's time to make a change. Do you like animals? If so, you may want to jump into a veterinary technician career.

Veterinary technician careers can be very rewarding. A veterinary technician assists veterinarians in their day to day tasks. They often help control animals while being treated, or they prepare medicine or diagnostic equipment for incoming patients. Depending on the size of the veterinary office, veterinary technicians may also deal with some customer paperwork and other clerical duties.

The training involved to become a veterinary technician is not nearly as extensive as it is for certified veterinarians. In some states, veterinary technicians can be trained on the job. Many vocational colleges and veterinary schools offer veterinary technician occupational or associate degrees. These degrees typically don't take more than two years to earn, and can take a lot less time if you've already fulfilled some basic course requirements.

Many veterinary technicians are people that love animals and want to be around them. These people often include mothers who only work part time at a veterinary clinic while their kids are at school. If a veterinary technician career sounds promising to you, check into programs at your nearest community college.

The Following Schools Provide Educational Programs For Veterinarian Technician Careers:
  Penn Foster College

Prepare for a more successful future by earning your Associate degree with Penn Foster College. Penn Foster College was designed especially for busy people looking to improve their lives and get ahead. Study with expert faculty, get hands-on training, and develop the skills you'll need to thrive in today’s fastest growing fields, including business, health services, technology, engineering, criminal justice, paralegal studies, and more.

Locations:
Distance Education
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician
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  Apollo College

A rewarding career in healthcare begins with a degree from Apollo College. Choose from highly respected programs in Healthcare, Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, and Veterinary Services. Our faculty of real-world professionals will provide you with the knowledge you need to succeed. Each of our six conveniently located campuses feature state-of-the-art laboratories. Apollo has helped over 45,000 graduates realize their dream of a career in healthcare. Now it's your turn.

Locations:
Mesa, AZ Phoenix, AZ Phoenix (Westside), AZ
Tucson, AZ Boise, ID Albuquerque, NM
Portland, OR Spokane, WA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Assistant
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  Argosy University

To succeed in today's competitive workforce, you need a solid foundation of knowledge - and the power to put it to work. And that's exactly what an Argosy University education offers. Drawing upon our more than 30-year history of granting degrees in professional psychology, Argosy University has developed a curriculum that focuses on interpersonal skills and practical experience alongside academic learning. Because getting a degree is one thing. Succeeding, quite another.

Locations:
Phoenix, AZ Inland Empire, CA Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA
Denver, CO Washington, DC Sarasota, FL
Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Honolulu, HI
Chicago, IL Schaumburg, IL Twin Cities, MN
Nashville, TN Dallas, TX Seattle, WA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology
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  Blue Cliff College

Blue Cliff College is an accredited school offering degrees in Massage Therapy. What's so great about a career in Massage Therapy? You'll experience less stress, be able to work flexible hours, and perhaps most important, you'll be helping others feel better. Blue Cliff College, with campuses in Louisiana and Mississippi, has a faculty made up of highly respected practicing professionals. As a graduate, you will receive extensive career placement guidance.

Locations:
Mooresville, NC
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician
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  Bradford School Columbus

Need that degree, but can't spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from Bradford School. Bradford School in Columbus has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat. Choose from 9 career-track diploma and degree programs. Gain the skills your future employers will be looking for. 97.9% of last year's graduates requesting placement assistance were placed. (Bradford School; 2469 Stelzer Road; Columbus, OH 43219; Oh. Reg. No. 86-06-1025B)

Locations:
Columbus, OH
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Technician
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  Brown Mackie College

Brown Mackie College Schools can help you learn the skills you need for your career and future. We have many convenient locations across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest, and we offer a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's specifically tailored to fit into your busy lifestyle. Take advantage of small class sizes, flexible scheduling, an outstanding faculty, and financial aid for those who qualify. Choose from a range of diploma, certificate, associate's and bachelor's in the areas of Accounting and Business, Healthcare, Legal Studies, and Computer Technology.

Locations:
Tucson, AZ Miami, FL Atlanta, GA
Moline, IL Fort Wayne, IN Indianapolis, IN
Merrillville, IN Michigan City, IN South Bend, IN
Lenexa, KS Salina, KS Fort Mitchell, KY
Hopkinsville, KY Louisville, KY Akron, OH
Canton, OH Cincinnati, OH Findlay, OH
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technician, Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology
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  Globe College

Earn your degree at Minnesota School of Business and Globe College and benefit from a world class education. Smaller class sizes with more student professor interaction, along with a curriculum that offers a hands-on approach to education, helps students graduate prepared to enter the job market with the skills employers demand. Financial aid is available for students who qualify. Get started on building your new career today.

Locations:
Oakdale, MN
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Technology
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  High-Tech Institute

Looking to take the next step forward in your career? High-Tech Institute is an award-winning family of schools that can help you land the job you want. We offer a variety of degree programs in some of today's most in-demand career fields, including Technology, Health Care, Veterinary Technology, Criminal Justice, Visual Communication, and Business.

Locations:
Phoenix, AZ Rancho Cordova, CA Orlando, FL
Marietta, GA St. Louis Park, MN Kansas City, MO
Las Vegas, NV Memphis, TN Nashville, TN
Irving, TX Brookfield, WI
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Technician
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  International Business College - Fort Wayne

Need that degree, but can't spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from International Business College. International Business College in Fort Wayne has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat. Choose from 11 career-track diploma and degree programs and gain the skills your future employers will be looking for. 92.8% of last year's graduates requesting placement assistance were placed in jobs with futures.

Locations:
Fort Wayne, IN
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Technician
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  Minnesota School of Business

Earn your degree at Minnesota School of Business and Globe College and benefit from a world class education. Smaller class sizes with more student professor interaction, along with a curriculum that offers a hands-on approach to education, helps students graduate prepared to enter the job market with the skills employers demand. Financial aid is available for students who qualify. Get started on building your new career today.

Locations:
Brooklyn Center, MN Plymouth, MN Richfield/Bloomington, MN
Rochester, MN Shakopee, MN St. Cloud, MN
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Technology
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  Utah Career College

At Utah Career College, the focus is your career, and your education experience is designed around your specific goals. Graduate with the confidence to impress employers in your new field. Take the next step towards a great career.

Locations:
West Jordan, UT
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Technician
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  Vatterott College

Vatterott College's innovative, hands-on training helps you build the life you want. Everything we teach has practical, real-world value. Earn your Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor's degree in Trade, Technology, Healthcare, Design, or Administrative fields and start your future. Vatterott College's expert instructors and flexible schedules enable you to get the skills employers demand—fast. When can you start?

Locations:
Quincy, IL Des Moines, IA Wichita, KS
Joplin, MO Kansas City, MO O'Fallon, MO
Springfield, MO St. Ann, MO St. Joseph, MO
Sunset Hills, MO Omaha, NE Cleveland, OH
Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Memphis, TN
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Technician
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  Vet Tech Institute

Let the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh train you for a rewarding career helping animals in need. Through a combination of real-world experience and hands-on learning, you'll gain the skills you need to make your mark as a veterinary technician.

Locations:
Pittsburgh, PA
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Technician
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  Western Career College

Western Career College offers certificates and degrees in toda'’s most in-demand field - healthcare. Our highly respected instructors will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to become a success. Choose from programs in Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technology, or Veterinary Services.

Locations:
Antioch, CA Citrus Heights, CA Emeryville, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA Sacramento, CA San Jose, CA
San Leandro, CA Stockton, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Veterinary Technology
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