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| Awards | Credits | Course Delivery |
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| Veterinary Technician - A.A.S. Degree | 60 cr. | On Campus |
| Program Datasheet: Download the Veterinary Technician Datasheet | ||
The veterinary technician’s role is to provide professional health care in conjunction with the veterinarian. The duties of veterinary technicians shall be performed under the direction, supervision, and responsibility of veterinarians. These duties shall be accomplished in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. These duties shall not include diagnosing, prescribing, or performing surgery except where explicitly permitted by regulation. The veterinary technician must be knowledgeable in the care and handling of animals, their normal and abnormal life processes, medical and surgical nursing, anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, and clinical laboratory procedures.
Employment in this field typically requires successful completion of the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam) licensing exam.
In order to progress in the Veterinary Technology program, a student must achieve at least a "C-" grade in all courses.
The Veterinary Technician program requires students take the HESI Assessment exam. For more information about the exam, including test dates, times, locations and preparation materials, and instructions on how to create an account and pay for the HESI Assessment, visit the HESI Assessment Exam page. Once the exam fee has been paid, you must contact the Testing Center to indicate the exam date.
The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022
| Veterinary Technician A.A.S. Degree • 60 credits |
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| Tuition | $385.95/cr. |
| Student Fees | $27.35/cr. |
| Textbooks | $1,600 |
| Course fee for VTEC 2980 | $345 |
| Course fee VTEC 1120 | $840 |
| HESI + Practice Test Package | $90 |
| Grand Total | $27,673 |
Each year, Dakota County Technical College and the DCTC Foundation make more than $200,000 in scholarships available to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Students looking for ways to help finance their college education can find part-time jobs on campus with various DCTC departments and programs. Deliver your completed Work-Study Application to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and search for openings on Handshake. For more information, you can review Work Study Procedure.
Step 1: Apply now for financial aid. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
DCTC's Federal School Code: 010402
Step 2: After receiving an official award letter from DCTC, you may apply online for a Federal Stafford Student Loan. Visit the Loans page for more information.
Veterinary technicians perform medical tests in a laboratory environment under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. These tests are used to diagnose and treat illnesses in animals. They prepare tissue samples and take blood. They also clean and sterilize instruments. Typical working conditions include frequent contact with others while working within a team.
According to CAREERwise Education, Minnesota's career, education and job resource, Veterinary Technician careers are seeing very high growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for about 2,795 new Veterinary Technologists and Technicians to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
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The Veterinary Technician program at DCTC is active throughout the year and makes headlines in college publications. Read about student successes and the accomplishments of our instructors.
As a student in DCTC's Veterinary Technician program, you have many opportunities to make connections in the health care industry through your involvement in professional clubs and organizations.
DCTC features active student clubs and organizations for Veterinary Technician students, providing networking and professional development opportunities right on campus.
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK)
Phi Theta Kappa is recognized as the official honor society for community colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges. PTK provides many leadership and civic engagement opportunities for students. To be eligible for membership, you must have completed a minimum of 12 hours of coursework at DCTC with a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Invitations to join the society are mailed to eligible students at the end of each term.
