York County Community College Wells, Maine

York County Community College’s Veterinary Technology program provides students with a comprehensive education and hands-on training to become skilled and qualified veterinary technicians. The curriculum emphasizes essential skills recognized by the AVMA, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the Veterinary Technician National Exam. Students gain practical experience through clinical methods courses, lab work with live animals and models, and two extensive practicum experiences in real-world veterinary settings. The program covers a wide range of topics including animal nutrition, veterinary pharmacology, clinical pathology, surgical nursing, anesthesiology, and veterinary imaging. Specialized courses focus on large animal management and laboratory animal medicine, broadening students’ knowledge base. With a blend of classroom instruction and experiential learning, this program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in veterinary care environments.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at York County 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.