The Veterinary Technician Associate's Degree at Rockford Career College is designed to prepare students to effectively contribute to the health and well-being of veterinary patients. This program equips you with the skills and knowledge required to work in a small animal clinic setting while also exposing you to large animal and research information. Veterinary technicians play a crucial role in the care of animals under the supervision of a veterinarian. Here's what you'll learn in this program:

Program Highlights:

• Perform patient examinations and collect data on vital signs.
• Calculate, prepare, and administer medications by common drug routes and prepare pharmaceuticals as prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Prepare anesthetic delivery systems, induce anesthesia, monitor patients under anesthesia, manage complications, and recover anesthesia.
• Perform dental prophylactic procedures on dogs and cats.
• Collect and process samples for diagnostic tests, such as blood chemistries, differentials, culture/sensitivities, and EKGs.
• Recognize and assess behavioral signs of animals and how it relates to husbandry, handling, and disease.
• Educate clients on their animal's health, nutrition, management during illness, preventative medicine, and euthanasia.
• Perform nursing care for small, large, and exotic species while being advocates for the animals' health.

Program Details:

• Delivery Method: Hybrid
• Program Length: 24 months
• Credits: 114.5

Embark on a fulfilling career path as a Veterinary Technician by enrolling in the program at Rockford Career College. Your love for animals can translate into a rewarding profession.