295 East Sierra Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
San Joaquin Valley College
Get the hands-on experience you need to succeed.

San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college committed to the professional success of its students and graduates. Founded in 1977, SJVC has campuses located throughout California–including an Online division and offers a variety of accelerated Certificate and Associate of Science degree programs in the business, medical and technical fields.

Students benefit from a balance of class-room instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today's competitive job market.

Veterinary Technology

Program Highlights

Our Veterinary Technology program prepares you with the skills you need to help animals when they need it most. This in-depth training covers all areas of animal patient care, from lab tests to radiology procedures and surgical assisting. Curriculum also focuses on communication skills involving pet owner education and counseling for the care of sick animals, as well as preventive measures.

Learn

  • Fundamentals of animal nursing
  • Pharmacology
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Front office procedures
  • Diseases of small animals
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Surgical assisting
  • Communication skills
  • Farm animal medicine

Training also includes extensive externship rotations in various animal care environments, giving students real-world medical experience.

Career Opportunities

Veterinary Technicians work as a professional assistant to a veterinarian and work in a variety of settings such as:

  • Companion Animal Clinics
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Animal Shelters
  • Animal Control
  • Zoo or Wild Animal Parks
  • Biomedical Research Institutions
  • Animal Training Facilities
  • Pet Nutrition Educators
  • Veterinary Pharmaceutical Representatives

Certifications Earned

Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to work as a Veterinary Assistant.

Upon completion of this program, students can qualify to take the State Board exam under the alternate route. Students can refer to the California Veterinary Medical board website for complete details. http://www.vmb.ca.gov

Programs Offered


Business

  • Business Administration

Career Training

  • Aircraft Mechanic
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
  • Industrial Technology

Criminal Justice & Legal

  • Criminal Justice: Corrections

Health

  • Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting
  • Clinical Medical Assisting
  • Dental Assisting
  • Health Care Administration
  • Pharmacy Technology
  • Surgical Technology
  • Veterinary Technology

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