Veterinary Technician

Turn your love of animals into a rewarding career!

Veterinary technicians are kind-hearted professionals committed to animal healthcare. As part of a team, they are entrusted with animal care, lab diagnostics, anesthesia, surgical assistance, dentistry, radiology and more.

If you want a career with meaning where you can make a positive impact on the lives of animals and the people who love them, then being a veterinary technician may be a perfect job for you.

Program highlights

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).Our program prepares you to perform the nursing and technical duties used in clinical practice and research on small, large and laboratory animals. Housed in a state-of-the-art facility, our outstanding program has many advantages:

  • Full accreditation by the AVMA since 1975
  • Hands-on involvement with 12 different animal species. Working with live animals makes the learning experience fun and effective: Dogs, cats, horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens
  • Instructors with real-world experience
  • Classes four days a week encourages employment at a veterinary facility. Earning while you are learning helps keep your student debt low, improves your knowledge retention and improves your hands-on skills.
  • High pass rate on the national board exam.
  • Affordable tuition, and A+ funds are accepted.
  • Our program has an active student body. You can join the veterinary technology club and SCNAVTA (NAVTA Student Chapter).

We'll give you every advantage to become a highly skilled veterinary technician. Earn your degree and be on your way to a great career!


Program admission



Accreditation

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).


This program meets the educational requirements for state licensure in any state.


Careers

Careers


Much faster than average (9% or higher 2022-32) for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in the Kansas City area (O*Net Online)

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Transfer made simple

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Whatever your transfer destination, we'll work to make sure your credits move easily. That's why we're experts at it. We've worked out specific transfer agreements with many four-year colleges and universities.

Please check with an advisor for transfer information.

Veterinary Technician transfer agreements


Scholarships

MCC provides plenty of sources to fund your education, including federal aid, loans, state aid, veterans benefits and more. For information, contact the MCC-Maple Woods financial aid office at 816.604.1000. Apply for financial aid 6-10 months prior to enrollment. MCC scholarship application deadline for the fall semester is April 1.

Veterinary Technician Scholarships


Frequently Asked Questions

Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) results

Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) results for MCC- Maple Woods veterinary technology graduates.

  July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Total number of graduates taking the exam (VTNE) for the first time 71
Three year VTNE pass percentage % 94.3%

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