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Veterinary Technology

Location: ROC

Program Description

Are you considering a career working with animals?  Join us, with students just like you, who share a love of animals. This course is designed to prepare students for entry level positions at local veterinary hospitals or shelters. Students will focus on small animal anatomy and physiology, veterinary medical terminology, common small animal diseases and vaccinations, and local animal issues. With this knowledge, students will learn hands-on skills in the ROC veterinary teaching hospital through laboratories, student-run vaccine clinics, assisting during common veterinary surgeries, and other classroom activities. Articulated with Bakersfield College, this class is taught at a college level.

Veterinary Technology students learn:

  • Animal Grooming
  • Sanitation
  • Small animal behavior and observation
  • Small animal handling and restraint
  • Species and breed identification
  • Patient physical examinations
  • Identification and understanding of common small animal diseases
  • General surgical knowledge and experience
  • Administration of common canine and feline vaccinations
  • Veterinary hospital laboratory skills
 

Certifications Available: 

  • Veterinary Technology Certificate of Completion
  • CVA (Certified Veterinary Assistant) through experience hours, skills certification, and passing the California Veterinary Medical Association CVA exam
 

Things to Consider: 

Dress Code:  Royal Blue or Galaxy Blue scrubs will be required Monday through Thursday. ROC dress code will be followed on Fridays. Close toed shoes are to be worn. Nails can be no longer than 2mm. Facial piercings and dangling jewelry must be removed. No bare midriff allowed. Students will also be required to wear a wrist watch with a second hand.

 

Credit Available:

Meet area "G" approval for UC and CSU admissions

15 high school elective credits per semester 

Bakersfield College (Articulation)

  • ANSC B83 Introduction to Veterinary Technology (3 units)
 

Career Pathways and Related Occupations

  • Animal Groomer
  • Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
  • Animal Attendant/Kennel Worker
  • Certified Veterinary Assistant
  • Registered Veterinary Technician
  • Veterinarian
  • Animal Trainer
  • Animal Shelter worker
  • Animal Control Officer
  • Shelter Management
  • Zookeeper
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation