Having the right skills is critical for finding jobs in the veterinary field. The first Vet Tech Institute was founded as part of the Median School of Allied Health Careers, which was founded in Pittsburgh in 1958. Since then, the Vet Tech Institute has grown to include locations across the United States. At the Vet Tech Institute, our staff throughout our 7 divisions share best practices and monitor veterinary trends throughout the country. Students at the Vet Tech Institute have access to the resources that come from being part of a larger organization, with the benefits of a smaller classroom environment.

With 45 years of experience in providing allied health care career training, our mission has remained dedicated to providing quality service to students, graduates, and health care professionals.

Program Overview After finishing the Veterinary Technology program, you'll be trained in handling and restraining animal patients, office procedures, anesthesia, sterilization, radiology, pharmacology, and other procedures.

The last 2 months of your education are spent in an externship. This is an opportunity to get real-life experience in an animal clinic, hospital, research facility, or a farm animal practice.

Graduates are eligible to take the Veterinary Technology National Exam, which is required to become a credentialed veterinary technician.

Is the Vet Tech Institute veterinary technician program AVMA-accredited?

The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).

What is the VTNE?

The Veterinary Technician National Exam is used to evaluate veterinary technicians' skills and to award credentials. Only graduates of programs accredited by the AVMA CVTEA are eligible to take the exam.

What is NAVTA?

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is a non-profit association that represents and promotes the profession of Veterinary Technology.

Why is accreditation important?

CVTEA accreditation of programs identifies those programs and institutions that provide quality education. It also benefits graduates by providing recognition and enhancing their prospects of employment mobility. Source: CVTEA website

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