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Provide high-quality care to animals as a valued member of the veterinary health team. With an associate’s degree, you’ll support veterinarians in a variety of settings, including animal hospitals and zoological parks.

Careers

Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS)

The  Veterinary Technology Program and the Pierce College Testing Center will be  offering the TEAS exam in group testing sessions this spring. Visit Veterinary Technology Program Application Information for schedule information.

Vet Tech Careers in Washington State

Our students, equipped with critical skills and knowledge, become valued members of veterinary health care teams by providing high-quality assistance to veterinarians and professional nursing care and compassion to their animal patients. We are proud to provide a solid education in veterinary technology.

Jobs as veterinary technicians are available in large, mixed and small animal veterinary practices. Job opportunities are also available in the fields of research, primate centers, zoos, regulatory medicine, veterinary product sales and similar areas.

Course Maps

Prerequisites include Intermediate Algebra (MATH 098), Survey of Biology (BIOL& 100), Preparatory Chemistry (CHEM& 100), English Composition I (ENGL& 101), and Medical Terminology I (BTECM 150).

The Veterinary Technology program is a full-time course that requires 21 months to complete. Classes start in September and run through June.

Career Pathway Course Map

About the Program

The Veterinary Technology program at Pierce College is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and has been approved by the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association. We are also associated with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and the Washington State Association of Veterinary Technicians.

Information Sessions

Check back for upcoming information sessions. In the meantime, review our application procedures or contact us.

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Apply to the Program

See the Application Procedures page for more information on the application process.

If you need additional information or have questions, don't hesitate to contact us.