Veterinary Technician

Associate of Applied Science

Turn your passion for animals into a fulfilling career.

The Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech) Program at Pima Community College prepares you for a dynamic role in animal health care. Through hands-on training and comprehensive coursework, you’ll develop the skills needed to thrive in this essential profession. Veterinary Technicians—often called Veterinary Nurses—are the backbone of veterinary medicine, providing compassionate, hands-on care to animals and making a lasting impact on their well-being.

Why Choose the Veterinary Technician Program?

If you’re passionate about animals and want to make a difference, this program offers everything you need to succeed. Our graduates pursue rewarding careers in small animal clinics, large animal practices, specialty hospitals, research facilities, and beyond.

• Immersive, Hands-On Learning: Gain experience with a wide range of species, including horses, dogs, cats, goats, cows, chickens, rabbits and other exotic animal species! All animal companions are welcome here!
• Industry-Recognized Training: Master essential skills in diagnostics, patient care, surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and more.
• Comprehensive Support for Success: Benefit from expert faculty guidance, career resources, and job placement assistance tailored to your goals.

Start your journey to a rewarding career in veterinary medicine today!

Note: The Veterinary Technician training program is a limited enrollment program, meaning you will be eligible to enroll in VET courses once you have completed the requirements listed on the Program Admission page and the Department has authorized your enrollment.

Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes

Career Options

Graduates are prepared for careers in:

• Small animal clinical practice
• Large animal and mixed practices
• Specialty and emergency clinics
• Shelter or rescue organizations
• Zoos, aquariums, and wildlife rehabilitation
• Research facilities
• Veterinary Industry or other Professional Organizations

Frequently Asked Questions

Still unsure? Read these frequently asked questions to learn more about the Vet Tech program.

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www.pima.edu/vet-tech-aas