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Western Career College Veterinary Technology School in San Jose California CA

Are you passionate about animals?  Then you may would find Veterinary science and technology a rewarding career.  The Western Career College Veterinary Technology degree program can give you the nessessary practical training you need to function as a skilled entry level employee in a medical veterinary setting. This program is carefully balanced between practical instruction and theory, including field experience and clinical rotation during an externship. This program places a large focus on the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology and the information needed to meet the requirements for the California Registered Veterinary Technician State Board Examination.

Veterinary technicians may work in all phases of animal care, including laboratory procedures, surgical nursing and even office administration. Employment opportunities will include positions in veterinary offices or hospitals, zoological facilities, biomedical research institutions, and the pharmaceutical and pet care industries.