San Diego Mesa College San Diego, California

San Diego Mesa College’s Veterinary Technology program offers a comprehensive and immersive educational experience designed to prepare students for successful careers as veterinary technicians. Accredited by the AVMA, the program emphasizes hands-on learning and clinical application, allowing students to work with real animals and state-of-the-art medical technology. Beyond classroom instruction, the program incorporates clinically-based work experience where, after a background check, students gain practical skills in areas such as venipuncture, surgical preparation, and animal handling while adhering to the highest standards of safety and ethics. Students also learn the crucial aspects of clinic administration, including maintaining records and facilitating communication between pet owners and medical staff. With guidance from experienced faculty, graduates develop a strong foundation in veterinary care, enabling them to advocate for animal health and excel in their chosen careers within the veterinary medicine field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at San Diego Mesa 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.