Requirements & Procedures
General:
- Age 18 years or older
- Proof of high school graduation or equivalent
- Physically and mentally capable of safely performing the role of a
Registered Veterinary Technician
Additional Requirements:
Additional requirements include drug testing and obtaining the prescribed
uniform. More information on these items will be provided on the first
day of class. The Vet Tech student must be able to work in an area with
various odors, inhalation anesthesia, zoonotic diseases, cleaning chemicals
and low-level radiation. The individual must be able to work in an environment
with sick animals, distraught clients, and potentially dangerous biological
agents. Must possess the physical stamina to lift heavy animals and remain
standing for extended periods of time.
Basic Skills:
The prospective student should have good basic interpersonal, oral/written
communication and problem solving skills to interact with a diverse group
of people. Should possess the skill to recognize and handle difficult/unpleasant
situations and or individuals and the temperament to work in a hospital
setting, under supervision. Because veterinary technicians often deal
with pet owners, communication skills are very important. Additionally,
technicians should be able to work well with others, as teamwork with
veterinarians and other hospital staff is an integral part of providing
quality patient care. Organizational ability and the ability to pay attention
to detail are also extremely important.
Persons interested in careers as veterinary technologists and technicians
should take as many high school science, biology, and math courses as
possible. Science courses taken beyond high school, in an associate or
bachelor’s degree program, should emphasize practical skills in
a clinical or laboratory setting.
Other Required Courses:
Additional course work is necessary to satisfy the General Education requirements
for the Associate in Science degree. Most Vet Tech courses have pre- or
co-requisites that must be completed prior to proceeding to subsequent
courses. See graduation requirements listed in the Yuba College catalog
for more specific information.
It is the student's responsibility to obtain documentation that serves
to verify coursework taken from another institution that is equivalent
to this program's requirements. This can be in the form of official transcripts,
course outlines and/or competencies and credit units and/or hours of instruction.
Information
To Expedite Record Handling:
The following are suggestions for insuring expedient handling of your
records requests at previously attended institutions.
Call any institution from which you are requesting records to determine
fees, if any, necessary for completing your transaction. Record and keep
the name of the person to whom you spoke to at the institution contacted.
Student Financial Assistance:
Financial aid is available for qualified students attending the Yuba Community
College District. For more information, or an application, contact: Yuba
Community College District Financial Aid Office at: (530) 741-6781 or
on-line at www.yccd.edu/financialaid/.
Scholarships:
Scholarships specifically for the Veterinary Technology student are available
and the student should contact the Financial Aid Office of Yuba College
to determine eligibility criteria and filing dates.
How to Learn More About a Career in Veterinary Technology:
- Talk to individual Registered Veterinary Technicians at your local
veterinary hospital.
- Consult career counselors at a school or community college in your
area.
- Contact the American Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org
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