Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham Technical College’s Veterinary Technician program is designed to equip students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary to thrive as vital members of a veterinary care team. Nationally accredited, the program emphasizes hands-on training, allowing students to gain practical experience in various settings from hospitals and surgery centers to zoos and wildlife facilities. With a curriculum blending scientific principles and clinical application, students learn essential techniques in animal care, diagnostic procedures, and client communication. The program boasts a high graduate placement rate, demonstrating its effectiveness in preparing graduates for successful careers. Unique features include a focus on both small and large animal medicine, a required rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis for student safety, and mentorship labs which provide escalating levels of hands-on experience, assuring students are well-prepared to pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and excel in the field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Bellingham Technical 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.
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