Do you enjoy the sciences, working with animals and have a passion to grow your skills into a veterinary career?

Central Coast College offers a new Veterinary Technology program in Watsonville that recently received full accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (A.V.M.A-C.V.T.E.A). The Veterinary Technology program offers an Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Central Coast College’s Veterinary Technology program is the only CVTEA-accredited program offered in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz tri-county area.

The Veterinary Technology program consists of two academic years, with the first year completing Veterinary Assistant program and giving students the option of a second year that fulfills the requirements for an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology.

Graduates of the Veterinary Technology program are eligible for State licensing as a Registered Veterinary Technician (R.V.T.) after successfully passing the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and California State Veterinary Technician Examinations.

Program Objectives:

• Provide an accredited curriculum leading to an Associates of Applied Science Degree.
• Help students meet the eligibility requirements for the National and State Veterinary Technician examinations.
• Prepare graduates to be productive employees by upholding a high standard of personal accountability, integrity and work ethic.
• Provide the necessary knowledge and skills for successful employment of graduates to meet the needs of our local communities.
• Offer learning tools for solid, fundamental education that encourages a high level self esteem and prepares students for lifelong learning, continuing education and advancement.

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If you are looking for a career where you can apply your love of animals, veterinary medicine and dedication to the well-being of all animals, then join the CCC team and enroll in our accredited Veterinary Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program.

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Find out more about careers in Veterinary Technology at the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

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Call (831) 424-6767 to Start your Veterinary Technology Training in Watsonville today!