Pre-Veterinary Technician

Grades: 11-12
Length: 1 or 2 years
Credit: .5 Technical English, 1.0 Lab Science, 1.5 Occupational Elective
Prerequisite: None
Location: Tri-Tech Skills Center

Description: A day in the life of a Veterinary Assistant is rarely routine! If you like working with animals and are not afraid of hard work and getting dirty, you can learn the skills to get a job right out of high school as well be prepared to enter a college veterinary technician program. In this program you will:

• Experience the reward of caring for live animals.
• Work side-by-side with certified professionals in the delivery of quality animal health care services.
• Explore the science of veterinary medicine including animal control, grooming, clinical procedures, terminology, and disease prevention.

 
Career opportunities:

• Veterinary Assistant
• Veterinary Technician
• Biomedical Research
• Zoo and Wildlife Management
• Military Service

College credits available: 2 college credits

Year-long course must be completed to be eligible for the Technical English or Science credit.