Veterinary Technician
Get the Skills to Begin a Career as a Veterinary Technician in as few as 21 Months
Your love of animals can become your career! YTI's Veterinary Technician program graduates will be proficient in animal anatomy and physiology, nutrition, breeding, husbandry, sanitation, behavior, handling, nursing, euthanasia, and necropsy for various animal species. These skills will prepare you for employment as a veterinary technician in veterinary practices, universities, research facilities, pharmaceutical companies, zoos, or other areas where the skills of a vet technician are needed.
Program Details
- Program offered at: YTI-York
- Program length: 21 months
- Credit Hours: 101
- Graduates earn an Associate in Specialized Technology degree
Veterinary Technician Program Mission Statement: The mission of the Veterinary Technician program at YTI Career Institute - York is to prepare entry-level veterinary technicians using didactic and experiential hands-on training. The program focuses on integrity, teamwork, professionalism, critical thinking and core competency completion, which prepares graduates for a successful career in the veterinary industry.
AVMA-CVTEA Accredited
Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association - Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA-CVTEA)
As required by the AVMA-CVTEA, YTI Career Institute York's three-year pass rate on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) is as follows:
From July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020
Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE: 167
Three-year VTNE pass percentage: 64.60%
How/When to Apply
We start new sessions on a regular basis.
Next Start Date: July 19, 2021
At YTI Career Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. And our admissions staff is still available to help you every step of the way. Taking control of your career just got easier!
Class Schedule
The Veterinary Technician program is offered in a Hybrid instruction delivery format, with didactic instruction occurring online, hands-on labs occurring on campus and at approved additional sites, and a final term Externship occurring off campus. Online instruction is primarily asynchronous, with assignments and homework accessible 24 hours a day/seven days per week through the Learning Management System (LMS). Labs are scheduled 2-3 times per week. Students will need to reserve approximately 25-30 hours per week for on-campus labs, online educational activities and study.
Course Listings
VTDE 1111 Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology I
VTDE 1120 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
VTDE 1130 Computers in Healthcare
GSDE 1775 Cellular Biology
GSDE 1850 Career Success Seminar
GSDE 1730 Communications in Healthcare
VTDE 1221 Animal Husbandry & Breeds
GSDE 1970 Fundamentals of Chemistry
GSDE 1912 Mathematics for Allied Health
VTDE 1231 Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology II
VTDE 1315 Animal Nutrition
VTDE 2430 Veterinary Parasitology
VTDE 1330 Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology
VTDE 2610 Veterinary Office Management
VTDE 1352 Veterinary Nursing Techniques I
VTDE 2421 Veterinary Hematology & Urinalysis
VTDE 1320 Animal Health & Diseases
VTDE 2452 Veterinary Nursing Techniques II
VTDE 2415 Veterinary Pharmacology
VTDE 1310 Laboratory Animal Science I
VTDE 1340 Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
VTDE 2530 Large Animal Practicum
VTDE 2541 Veterinary Anesthesia
GSDE 1867 Professional Development
GSDE 1920 Introduction to Psychology
VTDE 2630 Veterinary Surgical Procedures
VTDE 2615 Laboratory Animal Science II
VTDE 2620 VTNE Preparation
EX 3000 Externship
Tuition
Tuition Cost: $30,191
Additional Fees: $4,490
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
