Pre-Veterinary Technician Certificate (Owens Code: PVET)

A future in Vet Tech

The pre-Veterinary Technician certificate provides the general education courses required for entry into the Distance Learning Veterinary Technician/Nursing degree with Colby Community College.

Students who graduate with this certificate can work towards furthering their education and pursuing a career as a Veterinary Technician. According to Indeed, a Vet Tech makes above $34,000 dollars on average.

Begin your career in an in-demand field

According to Ohio Bureau of Labor Market data, employment of Veterinary Technicians is projected to grow 10.4 % in Ohio from 2018 to 2028.

All prerequisite and program-specific coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to meet prerequisite, co-requisite, and graduation requirements. 

The following prerequisite courses are not offered at Owens Community College and may be completed online through Colby: AG149 Principles of Animal Science (3 credit hours) VN115 Introduction to Veterinary Nursing (1 credit hour).

Completion of 30 hours of observation or work experience in a veterinary hospital is also required to meet the selective admission requirements of the Distance Learning Veterinary Nursing Program at Colby Community College.

After graduation, students are required to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination and register with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board to practice as a veterinary technician.

Students may also begin with this certificate and complete an Associate of Science General either in conjunction with or in addition to the Colby degree.