Yakima Valley College Yakima, Washington

The Veterinary Technology program at Yakima Valley College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent and compassionate veterinary technicians. This rigorous program typically spans two years and combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training. Students can expect to delve into the intricacies of animal anatomy and physiology, learn about common animal diseases and their treatments, and master essential clinical procedures such as administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, assisting in surgery, and providing emergency care. A crucial component of the program is the opportunity to gain real-world experience through clinical externships in local veterinary practices, animal shelters, and research facilities. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers as veterinary technicians in diverse settings, including small and large animal hospitals, specialty practices, emergency clinics, research laboratories, zoos, and animal shelters, and are expected to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination to become licensed.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Yakima Valley College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.