Heartland Community College Normal, Illinois

The Veterinary Technology program at Heartland Community College is designed to prepare students for rewarding careers as credentialed veterinary technicians. This comprehensive program typically takes two years to complete and provides a strong foundation in animal health and veterinary medicine. Students will learn essential skills in areas such as animal anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, radiology, and animal nursing. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through laboratory exercises and clinical experiences, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. These clinical experiences are often gained through partnerships with local veterinary clinics and animal care facilities. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and, upon successful completion, can become credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs). Career opportunities for CVTs include working in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research laboratories, zoos, and animal shelters, providing essential support to veterinarians in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of animals.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Heartland Community 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.