Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, Iowa

The Veterinary Technician program at Iowa Lakes Community College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent veterinary technicians. This program likely combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training to prepare graduates for a variety of roles in the animal healthcare field. Students can expect to learn about animal anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, surgical assisting, radiography, clinical laboratory procedures, and animal nursing. The program typically takes two years to complete, culminating in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. A significant component of the program is real-world clinical experiences at local veterinary clinics and animal care facilities, allowing students to apply their learned skills under the supervision of experienced veterinary professionals. Graduates will be well-prepared to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and embark on rewarding careers supporting veterinarians and providing quality care to animals in a variety of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and research facilities.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Iowa Lakes 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.