Carrington College-Stockton Stockton, California

The Veterinary Technician program at Carrington College-Stockton is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as vital members of a veterinary healthcare team. This program typically equips students with a strong foundation in animal science, covering topics such as animal anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical pathology. Students can expect hands-on training in a simulated veterinary clinic setting where they will learn essential skills in animal handling, nursing care, diagnostic imaging, surgical assisting, and laboratory procedures. A crucial component of the program is an externship, providing valuable real-world experience in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates may be eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE), a crucial step towards becoming a licensed veterinary technician. Career opportunities for graduates can include working in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, animal shelters, and other animal-related industries. Graduates will be prepared to assist veterinarians in a variety of tasks, including providing patient care, administering medications, performing laboratory tests, and educating clients.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Carrington College-Stockton 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.