Program Overview

The Veterinary Technology program is for all individuals who wish to develop careers as an important member of the veterinary care team by providing humane and quality care to animals. Veterinary technicians perform a variety of tasks including medical and surgical nursing procedures, laboratory testing, anesthesia induction, recovery maintenance, monitoring, holding and restraining animals during exams and treatments, collecting specimens, taking diagnostic X-rays, administering medication or treatments, assisting in surgery, and assisting with client education. Your education will lead to an Associate of Applied Science in veterinary technology and prepares you to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination for certification. Graduates may find career opportunities in private veterinary practices, research laboratories, kennels, zoos, and local, state and federal agencies.

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Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and Specialized Accreditation American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA)

Western Colorado Community College (WCCC) Veterinary Technology Program has achieved program approval through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is in the process of completing accreditation requirements for accreditation through the AVMA CVTEA. The AVMA CVTEA application does not guarantee accreditation nor does it grant any temporary status of accreditation. While students may take classes that are potentially required for a degree, students will not be eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam until AVMA CVTEA program approval is granted. WCCC is actively seeking this accreditation.

All CMU/WCCC associate graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in specialized knowledge/applied learning, quantitative fluency, communication fluency, critical thinking, personal and social responsibility, and information literacy. In addition to these campus‐wide student learning outcomes, graduates of this major will be able to: