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The Veterinary Technology Program (VT) is one of seven allied health career programs at 17³Ô¹Ï in the Biological and Health Sciences Division.

• The program is unique in that it is one of only seven such programs in the State of California, and the only accredited A.V.M.A. program serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
• The 17³Ô¹Ï Veterinary Technology Program is a two-year Associates Degree program which is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (A.V.M.A--C.V.T.E.A.). The program is an animal facility licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (U.S.D.A.--A.P.H.I.S.).
• Rabies is a fatal diseas with 99% fatality rate. Rabies is endemic in several wildlife species and rarely occurs in domestic animals in California. People are usually exposed to rabies via a bite wound from an infected animal; other routes of exposure are possible but uncommon.  
• All Veterinary Technology students must be fully vaccinated (2 rabies vaccines at least 10 days prior) before they handle any program animals. We encourage all students to reach out to their primary care physician to see if they can obtain rabies vaccines through their physician.

Graduates of the program are eligible for State licensing as a Registered Veterinary Technician (R.V.T.), formerly known in California as an Animal Health Technician (A.H.T.).

Total cost of program = approximately $5,500, and includes the following:

• Tuition, based on state resident at 92 units of Vet Tech courses: $2,852
• Fee: approx $400
• Scrub: approx $60
• Stethoscope: approx $100
• Books: approx $1,160
• VTNE exam: $325
• Fees associated with exam: $100
• Rabies Vaccines: $800

Note: Does not include state licensing fees, which may change. The current cost is $700 for initial license. For up-to-date information, see the .

Mission Statement

To empower the future veterinary technician to be a progressive and compassionate member of the veterinary team and community.

• The knowledge and skills to provide exemplary care to veterinary patients.
• Compassion for animals, families, team members, and community.
• Dedication to lifelong learning across all disciplines and species.
• Embrace the connections among humans, animals and the environment.
• Encourage and promote diversity.

Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) Test Results

• Provide approved coursework leading to a meaningful Associate in Science Degree.
• Graduates will meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the California Veterinary Technician Licensing Examination and will be equipped to earn a passing score and become Registered Veterinary Technicians.
• Maintain high standards for knowledge and performance, provide rigorous academic and practical training in veterinary technology, and produce graduate technicians with superior qualifications.
• Instill in the students a strong sense of professionalism and demonstrate the value of personal accountability and integrity and a solid work ethic.
• Provide the necessary knowledge, skill and ability.to enable immediate employability of graduates at an entry level in clinical practice, the biomedical industry, and other areas where veterinary technicians are in demand. Specifically, to meet the locally high demand for well-trained, highly skilled registered veterinary technicians.

• Offer high quality cour