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If working with animals appeals to you, consider becoming a veterinary technician. Vet techs care for animals at all stages of the life cycle. They work with animal owners to ensure ongoing care and treatment. Experienced people in the field will tell you that it is a very rewarding career. At Globe University-Eau Claire, we offer a veterinary technology program that prepares students to become vet techs. Graduates find opportunities in organizations such as small animal hospitals, equine practices and mobile veterinary services.
Contact us for information
Questions about becoming a veterinary technician? Contact our Eau Claire college. Call toll-free at 877-530-8080.
Our veterinary technology degree
Our college awards AAS degrees in veterinary technology that students can complete in 21 months of full-time study. We provide state-of-the-art veterinary suites and labs so that students learn in environments just like those they will find on the job. They complete clinical experiences in animal hospitals, veterinary offices and research facilities. They enjoy practical, hands-on training that prepares them for success in the field.
Career opportunities for vet techs
- Students can look forward to job opportunities in organizations such as these:
- Private veterinary practices
- Pet stores
- Veterinary pharmaceutical companies
- Small animal hospitals
- Equine practices
- Animal research labs
- Mobile vet services
Experienced veterinary technicians may be able to move up to jobs in wildlife rehab centers, zoos and animal control agencies.
College courses in the veterinary technology program
Students complete general education courses and an externship that allows students to practice their skills. In addition, they take core courses that cover topics such as the following:
- Medical terminology
- Veterinary office procedures
- Veterinary lab techniques
- Animal anatomy
- Animal physiology
- Immunology
- Veterinary pharmacology
- Imaging
- Lab animals, exotics and pocket pets
- Hematology
- Parasitology
- Small animal nutrition
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical assisting
- Zooinosis
- Production animals
- Equine
Our college program is different
You have choices, so why choose Globe University-Eau Claire for your veterinary technology school? Here are some reasons:
- Experienced and credentialed instructors
- The chance to work with animals right away
- State-of-the-art equipment and facilities
- Classes that teach practical skills employers value
- Flexible schedules
- High placement rates
- Small class sizes
Our program is a good option for a student with a solid foundation in high school chemistry, biology and mathematics. In addition to taking formal classes, students have animal care commitments and lab duties. Most students become active in SCNAVTA (student chapter of National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America) and help raise funds for animal shelters and other organizations. It’s a big commitment, but the rewards are great.
Contact us to learn more
Call Globe University-Eau Claire toll-free at 1-877-530-8080. Or send an e-mail to learn more about our college program in veterinary technology.