Veterinary
Technology
Excellent Career Opportunities
For Women and Men
Admission to the Program
The YVCC Veterinary Technology Program is
typically a two-year course of study, beginning each
fall, with limited enrollment. Proper study and
successful completion of the program can lead to
an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in
Veterinary Technology. Graduation provides the
credential to take national and state board
examinations. Upon passing, students receive
licensure as a Veterinary Technician.
Students working with a cat during dental lab.
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Prerequisites
Prerequisites include:
Program Description
Veterinary Technicians are an integral part of the animal
health care team, assisting veterinarians and biological
technicians in their work.
The YVCC Veterinary
Technology program provides training for students in:
 animal anatomy &
physiology
 care of food animals
 critical care
 medication
administration
 dental, anesthesia,
radiation techniques
 animal diseases
 microbiology
 pharmacology
 livestock/equine
medicine & nursing
 public health
 medical record keeping
 office procedures
 nursing & restraint of pets
 exotic & lab animals
 surgical assisting
 use of routine hospital
equipment
 veterinary clinical
pathology
 parasitology
 hematology
 medical terminology
 clinical lab principles &
techniques
 client communication
 inventory control
 computer technology
 veterinary ethics
www.yvcc.edu/vettech
 high school diploma or GED
 one year high school biology with a “C” or better OR
completion of a General Biology with lab (BIOL 109 at
YVCC) with a “C” or better within the last five years.
 one year high school chemistry OR completion of an Intro
to Chemistry class (CHEM 100 at YVCC) with a “C” or better
within the last five years.
 Math Compass exam score (within the last 12 months)
indicating eligibility for Intermediate Algebra.
 Reading Compass exam score (within the last 12 months)
indicating eligibility for college level reading.
 English Compass exam score (within the last 12 months)
indicating eligibility for English 101.
 50 hours of volunteer/observation/paid work at a
veterinary clinic within the last three years and submission
of the Clinical Observation form.
 Three (3) reference forms. One must be from the
veterinarian where observation was completed.
Students must also submit a general application form to YVCC
and be accepted. Apply at www.yvcc.edu.
Admission is based on high school and college grades, meeting
the above-listed program prerequisites, letters of
recommendation, as well as work and veterinary experience.
Accepted students must complete a background and drug
screen test.
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Veterinary Technology
Program Faculty & Facilities
YVCC’s Veterinary Technology Program is staffed by
clinically experienced, licensed veterinarians and
veterinary technicians. Facilities include a small
animal ward and a farm for housing large animals.
The program is accredited by the American Veterinary
Medical Association (AVMA).
Student taking x-ray on a horse during
Equine class.
Program applications must be received by May 1 each year. New class starts each fall.
For More Information
509.574.4759 or
509.574.4758 or
509.574.4796
Faculty & Staff
Denise Moore, Instructional Technician, is a
licensed veterinary technician and graduate of
Yakima Valley Community College.
Dr. Susan Wedam, department head and
instructor, is an honors graduate of WSU’s College
of Veterinary Medicine. swedam@yvcc.edu
Dr. Kelley Denome, instructor, is an honors
graduate of WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
kdenome@yvcc.edu
Veterinary Technology Program
Yakima Valley Community College
PO Box 22520
Yakima, WA 98907-2520
Video Phone 509.594.4367
IP 134.39.160.70
YVCC gainful employment information available at
www.yvcc.edu/gainfulemployment.
www.yvcc.edu/vettech
Student working with doctor
during surgery.
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Yakima Valley Community College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin,
disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in
employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to the Director of Human Resource Services, YVCC, South
16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902; or call 509.574.4670.
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