If you enjoy the sciences, working with animals, and have a passion to grow your skills into a veterinary career, a career as a Veterinary Technician could be a great choice for you!
With training from Central Coast College, you can earn your AAS degree and get the training you need for this rewarding career in as few as 84 weeks!
At Central Coast College, our Veterinary Technology program is designed to prepare students for professional certification and immediate entry-level employment as Veterinary Technicians. CCC’s Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (A.V.M.A-C.V.T.) and is the only C.V.T.E.A.- accredited program offered in the Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz tri-county area.
The Veterinary Technology program has a total program length of two academic years (84 weeks); in the first year, students complete the Veterinary Assistant program, and in the second-year students fulfill the requirements for an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology.
Veterinary Technology Program Overview
In the Veterinary Technology program, students will:
Graduates of the two-year Veterinary Technology program will receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
A veterinary technician assists veterinarians by performing medical tests, preparing animals for surgery, collecting samples, administering medications, and monitoring patient health. They support animal care, handle equipment, and educate pet owners, playing a vital role in veterinary clinics, hospitals, and research facilities.
Central Coast College’s Veterinary Technology AAS Degree program can be completed in as few as 84 weeks.
Central Coast College’s Veterinary Technology AAS Degree program is offered in a hybrid-online format. Students learn classroom theory online, while completing hands-on training in on-campus labs. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.
Many of Central Coast College’s Veterinary Technology AAS Degree program graduates go to work in animal clinics, veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, zoos, research labs, wildlife refuges, aquariums, pharmaceutical companies, and pet boarding facilities, supporting veterinarians and animal care professionals. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.
In Central Coast College’s Veterinary Technology AAS Degree program, you’ll gain the real-world skills needed to assist veterinarians during animal exams, including a variety of clinical, care, and laboratory tasks. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, and the AAS degree courses prepare you to be a more well-rounded job candidate, with courses in Psychology, Sociology, English Composition, American Government, Business Math, Critical Thinking, and Professional Development. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.
Graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.
To enroll, you’ll need proof of completion of year 1 of an AVMA CVTEA Veterinary Technology program, faculty recommendation, and proof of rabies vaccination. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 831-424-6767 to get in contact with our admissions team.