Veterinary Technology - Community College of Southern Nevada

Veterinary Technology from Community College of Southern Nevada is a Campus Certificate Veterinary degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Veterinary Technology (VETT) prepares students with knowledge and skills necessary to provide general veterinary nursing care and technical assistance in the varied disciplines found in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery. These include nurse anesthetist, operating room technician, radiology technician , dental hygienist, medical laboratory technician, as well as clinical and practice management. The program is recognized by the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and is currently preparing for accreditation evaluation by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities. Students that complete the program are qualified to sit for state and national licensing examinations and enter into practice as a licensed veterinary technician. The Veterinary Technology Program has entered into a unique partnership with the Western Veterinary Conference that allows sharing of resources such as facilities, equipment, and educational opportunities to augment the student's learning experience. This partnership also makes available nationally and internationally recognized Doctors of Veterinary Medicine that act as visiting instructors in many disciplines. Entrance requirements into this Certificate program require documented 4,000 hours work experience in a veterinary practice. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Graduates of this program will have the opportunity to: Demonstrate knowledge and skills to pass the national and state board examinations for veterinary technicians . Demonstrate the entry level competency necessary for employment as a veterinary technician. View more details on College of Southern Nevada . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Veterinary courses.