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Career Area: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-098-1
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4585.5
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.

Veterinary Technician Programs

If you are passionate about caring for animals, the Veterinary Technician program might be a good fit. This program will prepare you to collect patient history and perform the initial physical exam, place intravenous catheters and administer medications, anesthetize and monitor patients, and assist in surgery for both large and small animals. You’ll also gain the skills to perform dental cleanings on dogs and cats, and handle, restrain and care for rats, mice, rabbits and birds. Plus, you’ll learn how to apply bandages and splints on both large and small animals, evaluate lab samples under the microscope and accurately document records.

Veterinary Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Fox Valley Veterinary Technician at Fox Valley
Gateway Veterinary Technician at Gateway
Madison College Veterinary Technician at Madison College
Northcentral Veterinary Technician at Northcentral
Northwood Tech Veterinary Technician at Northwood Tech