Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES Plattsburgh, New York

The Veterinary Technician program at Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become vital members of a veterinary healthcare team. This comprehensive program typically spans two years and combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on laboratory and clinical experience. Students learn essential skills in animal handling, diagnostic imaging, surgical assisting, anesthesia monitoring, dental prophylaxis, and laboratory procedures. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including animal anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nutrition, and disease management, preparing students to assist veterinarians in providing quality care to animals of all sizes. Through clinical rotations, students gain practical experience in real-world veterinary settings, working alongside veterinarians and experienced veterinary technicians. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and pursue rewarding careers as credentialed veterinary technicians in various settings, including private veterinary practices, animal emergency clinics, research facilities, and animal shelters. The program emphasizes ethical conduct, professional communication, and the importance of compassion in animal care, shaping students into well-rounded and dedicated veterinary professionals.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES 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.