Veterinary Technology (Veterinary Nursing)
Are you looking for a career helping animals and the people who love them?
Pima Community College’s Veterinary programs can be a good way to get started on your path to jobs in animal health.
The Practice Assistant program trains you to provide front-office and basic treatment assistance to a veterinary practice.
Our Vet Tech students participate in hands-on learning and clinical experiences integral to the practice of veterinary medicine. Students learn veterinary terminology and important on-the-job skills like handling and restraint, nursing care, and more. Students also prepare for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
Start your career
PCC’s three-year pass rate for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) (first-time candidates) is 83.7%*. The national average is 70.6%.
List of Degrees
AAS - Associate of Applied Science
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*VTNE Passing Rate Documentation
| Program Effectiveness | Date/Number |
| The three-year pass percentage on VTNE is calculated as follows: X/Y * 100=Three-year pass percentage whereby X is the number of first time candidates that passed the VTNE and Y is the number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE |
July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020 |
| Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE | 74 |
| Three-year VTNE pass percentage | 83.7% |
www.pima.edu/vettech
Location
East Campus
Contacts
Division of Business & IT
Dean: 520.206.7694
Program Director: 520.206.7629