YTI Career Institute - York (YTI) offers career-focused training in Veterinary Technology (vet tech). The Veterinary Technician program is offered 100% online for lecture and lab, with clinical experiences performed at approved sites near the student. Students can earn their Associate in Specialized Technology degree in as few as 20 months, as well as prep for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).

In relation to other occupations, employment of veterinary technicians and technologists is expected to grow 15% from 2020-2030. About 10,400 openings in these fields are projected nationally each year, on average, over the decade. The employment in 2020 was roughly 114,400 and the projected employment for 2030 is roughly 131,500. When it comes to salary, the median yearly pay for a veterinary technician is about $36,900. This number may vary based on factors such as time in the field, additional experience, extra schooling, etc. and does not represent entry level salary.

In the vet tech program, students will be taught important skills that will help assist them in their career field after graduation. Some of these include:

• Anatomy and physiology
• Nutrition
• Breeding
• Husbandry
• Sanitization
• Behavior
• Handling
• Nursing
• Euthanasia
• Necropsy

There are also specific courses that will provide knowledge useful in the vet tech field:

• Cellular Biology
• Animal Husbandry and Breeds
• Veterinary Parasitology
• Animal Nutrition
• Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology
• Fundamentals of Chemistry
• Computers in Healthcare

If you're looking to jump into the vet tech field, enrolling in YTI's Veterinary Technician program may be a great option for you. To learn more, such as scheduling and tuition cost, check out the Veterinary Technician program description page. If you're ready to get started, visit the online application portal.