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Is working with animals your calling in life?
If you have always had a passion for animals, a career in Veterinary Technology may be your calling.
Sautzenberger College’s Veterinary Technician Program is one of the most respected programs in all of Ohio. Our respected faculty is comprised of practicing veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians with expertise in lab animal & pocket pets, holistic, food animal, equine, emergency, shelter, and small animal specialty practice.
Who better to learn from than those who practice in the field? Our faculty work in the field. They know what skills clinics, hospitals, and zoos are looking for in their veterinary technicians! In addition to learning in-demand skills, our students benefit from Stautzenberger College’s broad network of animal health connections / relationships and strong community partnerships throughout Northeast Ohio.
The Veterinary Technician degree is designed for the student who wishes to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. The Veterinary Technician graduate is prepared to perform a wide variety of medical procedures, to produce diagnostic radiographs, anesthesia administration, surgical assisting, and to serve as a vital member of the veterinary health care team. Courses in communications and other business and general studies areas furnish the graduate with additional skills for educating clients and for supporting the veterinary business environment.
Join us to begin your career today! Our faculty invite you to tour the campus and sit in on their classes so that you may experience first-hand the distinct difference a Stautzenberger education can make for you.
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| AVMA CVTEA Fully Accredited Veterinary Technology Program |
Consumer Information for the Veterinary Technology Associate Degree Program ACICS * The following information is derived from data submitted to the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools in the College’s 2011-2012 Campus Assessment Report (CAR). This data represents an aggregate picture of the performance of this program across all Stautzenberger College campuses. Median Loan Debt The median Title IV loan debt for Stautzenberger College students (across all campuses) for the Veterinary Technician Associate Degree Program is 19,341.68 dollars for the 2011-2012 academic year. (The median private and institutional loan debt for this program is 0.) This figure represents all funds borrowed by students in this program during that academic year, including monies to support these students during their time as students. It is not limited to the cost of tuition and fees for this program. On-time Completion Rate Within the Veterinary Technician Associate Degree Program across all campuses, 38.5% have graduated within the 27 months allotted to complete the program by a student attending full-time. Students attending part-time will generally take longer to complete the program. Placement: 83.6% The Placement Rate for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technician Associate Degree Program is 83.6% across all campuses for the 2011-2012 academic year State of Ohio * The following information is derived from data submitted to the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools in the College's 2010-2012 Annual Report. This data represents an aggregate picture of the performance of this program across all Stautzenberger College campuses. Placement: 86.9% * The placement rates disclosed above reflect historical outcomes for this program. That is, they reflect the College’s ability to place its graduates in prior years. This data is, therefore, always dated. Please bear in mind that many factors (both in a given individual’s life and in a given market) impact whether a graduate secures or chooses to secure employment in field or in a related field after graduation. These rates are not a promise of future employment, nor should you rely upon them as such. These rates are only intended to assist you in comparing student outcomes at colleges you are considering. Certification Examination Passage Rate: 71% *Derived from data submitted to the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) in the College’s 2011-2012 Campus Assessment Report Career Summary Individuals training in this field may become veterinary technicians, certified veterinary technicians, registered veterinary technicians, licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, veterinary nurses, veterinary research lab technicians or veterinary lab technicians (SOC Code 29-2056). Summary of Estimated Veterinary Technician Program Costs (July 2012 to July 2013) Stautzenberger College-Brecksville 2012 College Catalog The Veterinary Technician Program at Stautzenberger College is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and serves to equip you with the skills necessary to become a vital member of a veterinary health team. This 27 month program is designed to provide students the knowledge and skills needed to work in a variety of veterinary clinical settings and related fields. This associate degree program is designed for the student who aspires to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. The Veterinary Technician graduate is prepared to perform a wide variety of medical procedures, to produce diagnostic radiographs, anesthesia administration, surgical assisting, and to serve as a vital member of the veterinary health care team. Courses in communications and other business and general studies areas furnish the graduate with additional skills for educating clients and for supporting the veterinary business environment. Program Mission The mission of the Veterinary Technician Program is to prepare students to work in the veterinary health community and to help them to find their career match through our Career Placement Services Department. While our program emphasizes small companion animal medicine, the student also learns large animal medicine and handling, and lab animal medicine. Our goal is to make sure you are comfortable performing all essential veterinary technical skills before you graduate. We use a personalized, career-focused approach to give you hands-on training in the veterinary field, including a heavy emphasis on technical and communication skills—two of the skills most valued by employers. At Stautzenberger College you will work wth equipment used in veterinaty health practices, such as our digital x-ray machine and in-house blood machines. The Veterinary Technician Program strives to integrate solid academic knowledge with hands-on technical skills so that you hit the ground running! Curriculum Highlights Curriculum Highlights Our Objectives To support and promote the veterinary medicine profession. The Veterinary Technician degree is designed for the student who wishes to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. The Veterinary Technician graduate is prepared to perform a wide variety of medical procedures, to produce diagnostic radiographs, and to serve as a vital member of the veterinary health care team. Courses in communications and other business and general studies areas furnish the graduate with additional skills for educating clients and for supporting the veterinary business environment. A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician* Veterinary technicians perform many of the same duties for a veterinarian that a nurse would for a physician, including routine laboratory and clinical procedures. As a veterinary technician, you may conduct clinical work in a private practice under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. You will perform various medical tests and treat medical conditions and diseases in animals. Also, check out this article from the New York Times published July 4, 2009. You could also choose to work in a research facility, where you may: Job Outlook* Employment of veterinary technologists and technicians is expected to grow 52 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. A growing pet population will require more veterinary technologists and technicians. In addition, many people consider their pets to be part of their family and are willing to pay more for pet care than in the past. Also, veterinary medicine has advanced considerably, and many of the veterinary services offered today are now comparable to health services for humans. Click to see your earnings potential** as a veterinarian technician in Northeast Ohio. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm (visited April 11, 2012). Incomes provided by Salary.com represent industry averages. Actual income may vary by employer, experience and skill level. Requirements to Become a Vet Tech. For further information, please click here.
Various agencies require Stautzenberger College to disclose both aggregate (across all campuses) and local (Brecksville campus only) data on program performance. As these agencies may require the use of different formulas, calculations for a particular area may vary
Program Overview:
Individuals training in this field may become veterinary technicians, certified veterinary technicians, registered veterinary technicians, licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, veterinary nurses, veterinary research lab technicians or veterinary lab technicians (SOC Code 29-2056).
In addition, the program features an extensive externship that provides the graduate with a strong technical background. The program is designed to prepare students to take the Veterinary Technology National Examination (VTNE).
To become a Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of Ohio requires that an individual -
On a typical day, you may:
To become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in the State of Ohio, you must:
For information about the physical demands of this profession, please click here.
For information on how criminal convictions may impair your ability to become licensed in this field, please click here.
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