Vet Tech Schools in San Diego County, California

San Diego Mesa College San Diego, California

Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) upon graduation.
Course of study extends beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Clinically-based work experience courses provide hands-on training (successful background check required).
Gain experience operating medical technology, handling animals, and performing veterinary services.
Learn to maintain clinic and owner records for efficient communication and office visits.
Guided by knowledgeable Veterinary Technology faculty, work with real animal patients.

Associate of Applied Science degree program.
Includes the PMI Veterinary Assistant program, eligible for transfer.
Prepares graduates for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).
Hands-on activities and labs mirroring real-world veterinary settings.
Coursework covers both clinical training and administrative skills.
Prepares students for diverse career opportunities in clinics, hospitals, zoos, and more.

Prepares graduates to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).
Offers hands-on training in real-world settings, mirroring actual veterinary environments.
Includes a clinical externship to gain practical experience and network with professionals.
Provides a comprehensive curriculum covering clinical training and administrative skills, including surgical, radiologic, and dental procedures.
Instructors have years of experience in the veterinary field, providing valuable insights.
Covers a wide range of animal care, including emergency procedures, anesthesia administration, and laboratory testing.
Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for diverse veterinary settings.

Pathway to Veterinary Technician programs: Completing both Animal Care Specialties and Veterinary Assisting Technology makes students eligible to pursue a Veterinary Technician program.
Comprehensive curriculum: Covers animal nursing care, health and nutrition, handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dentistry, and surgical assisting.
Hands-on skills: Provides training in clinical laboratory procedures and office administration skills.
Affordable tuition: Offers a pathway to a veterinary technician career at a competitive tuition rate.
Two-course pathway: A structured program completed over two semesters.
Certificates of Completion: Awarded upon successful completion of each course, highlighting acquired competencies.