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Students receive instruction from industry experienced experts in each Omaha Veterinary Technician course. The Veterinary Technician Associates in Applied Science provides courses in animal nursing, clinical pathology, pharmacology, lab animal procedures, animal diseases, office management and fundamental science, math and communication. Classes cover veterinary law and ethics, medical terminology, ultrasound and diagnostic imaging, vaccination protocols, clinical tasks, nutrition and much more. Students complete a career skills course and externship prior to graduation.

The objective of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry level position as a Veterinary Technician in veterinary clinics, hospitals or research facilities. Graduates should possess skills in the handling and restraint of animal patients, nursing care, veterinary office procedures, sterilization, radiology, pharmacology, hematology, blood chemistry, parasitology, microbiology procedures, anesthesia and surgical assistance. Students will also have basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, veterinary laboratory procedures, and sterile surgical techniques. The program consists of 177 credit hours completed over 90 weeks and is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

campus links

11818 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137
Toll Free: 888-553-6627 | Local: 402-891-9411

Facilities

The Omaha Veterinary Technician program lab is meant to give students hands-on training and real world veterinary experience. Computer labs and libraries are open additional hours to provide work-study time outside of classes. Enrollment provides each student online resources such as library services, a student portal, email and online companion courses.

Maximum class size is 30 students. Theory classes are limited to a 30:1 student/teacher ratio and labs are limited to a 20:1 ratio.

Career Outlook

“Pet owners are becoming more affluent and more willing to pay for advanced veterinary care because many of them consider their pet to be part of the family,” according to the United States Department of Labor. This growing adoration of pets will likely continue to increase the demand for veterinary technician jobs.

Course List

VT-200A Veterinary Law & Ethics.
VT-202A Medical Terminology
VT-204A Animal Nursing I
VT-208A Computer Concepts I
VT-210A Anatomy and Physiology
VT-212A Animal Nursing II
VT-214A Radiology
VT-218A Shelter Management
VT-220A Computer Concepts II
VT-222A Animal Nursing III
VT-224A Nutrition
VT-225 Human Relations
VT-226A Clinical Pathology I
VT-228A Pharmacology I
VT-230A Anesthesiology & Surgical Procedures I
VT-232A Clinical Pathology II
VT-234A Pharmacology II
VT-236A Parasitology
VT-238A Large Animal Nursing & Diseases
VT-240A Lab Animal Procedures
VT-242A Advanced Nursing
VT-244A Animal Disease and Control
VT-246A Avian & Exotics
VT-248A Surgical Procedures II
VT-250A Clinical Pathology III
VT-252A Office Management
VT-254A Career Skills
VT-256A Practical Exams
VT-258A Externship
GE-201 English Composition I
GE-203 English Composition II
GE-205 College Algebra
GE-214 Basic Chemistry
GE-216 Microbiology

Student Achievement Information

2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: 36%
2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: 36%
2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: 70%
2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: 88%
Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: 40%
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Occupations

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
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Financing

Federal Education Loans: $23,252.06
Private Education Loans: $0
Institutional Payment Plans:$0
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Institutional Costs

Tuition: $35,100
Books & Supplies: $3,200
Lab/Tech Fee: $2,250
Reg. Fee: $100
Total Cost: $40,650

Transportation and Living Expenses

Transportation: $374
Room & Board (Dependent, living with parents): $399
Room & Board (Independent): $796
Room & Board (Military, receiving housing allowance): $399
Personal Expenses: $251

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