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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 in the small animal care industry. 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 and grooming classroom through laboratories, 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:

  • Safety and sanitation
  • Small animal behavior and observation
  • Small animal handling and restraint
  • Canine and feline breed identification
  • Dog grooming
  • Patient physical examinations
  • Identification and understanding of common small animal diseases
  • Administration of common canine and feline vaccinations
  • Veterinary hospital skills
  • General surgical knowledge and experience
  • Pet overpopulation and the importance of spaying and neutering 
 

Certifications Available: 

  • Veterinary Technology Certificate of Completion
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Veterinary Certification
 

Things to Consider: 

Dress Code:  Royal Blue or Galaxy Blue scrubs will be required Monday through Friday. Closed-toed shoes are to be worn. Nails can be no longer than 2mm. Facial piercings and dangling jewelry must be removed. Students will also be required to wear an analog 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 (4 units)
 

Career Pathways and Related Occupations

  • Entry Level Careers
    • Brusher/Bather
    • Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
    • Dog Daycare Attendant
    • Animal Care Worker-Shelter
    • Kennel Technician- Veterinary
    • Veterinary Assistant
  • Advanced Career Pathways
    • Registered Veterinary Technician
    • Veterinarian
    • Dog Obedience Trainer
    • Professional Pet Stylist
    • Senior Animal Care Worker-Shelter
    • Animal Control Officer
    • Animal Shelter Management
    • Zookeeper
    • Wildlife Rehabilitation