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Love working with animals and want a career where you can make a real difference every day? The veterinary technology program at FRCC can prepare you for hands-on work caring for animals, supporting their health and being part of a fast-paced, rewarding medical team—without spending years in school.
Why Study Veterinary Technology at Front Range Community College?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment among veterinary technicians is projected to increase by 20% over the next 10 years, with approximately 15,500 new jobs for vet techs each year.
FRCC's Veterinary Technology program let's you choose from two program options. Our Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Veterinary Technology will prepare you for a career as a veterinary technician in five semesters, and our veterinary assistant certificate program can be completed in one semester. Both programs are offered in a hybrid format, so you'll be able to create a schedule that fits your needs.
With the help of dedicated faculty and instructors, you'll develop your knowledge and the technical nursing and animal handling you'll need in the veterinary field. FRCC's veterinary technology program has partnerships with 85 veterinary hospitals and facilities to provide you with unique internship and animal handling opportunities.
High Pass Rate on the VTNE Exam
Once you complete our AAS in veterinary technology degree, you'll be prepared to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). Once you pass the VTNE, you can become certified as a veterinary technician in Colorado.
FRCC VTNE Pass Rate Info
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE: 60
VTNE three-year pass percentage for FRCC first time test takers: 84.64%
National average three-year pass percentage for first time test takers: 67.56%
Degree Details
AAS in Veterinary Technology
Program Location: Larimer
Total Credits: 71 credits (5 semesters)
FRCC's full-time veterinary technician degree program trains you in veterinary health and handling of a variety of animals including companion animals, food animals, exotic animals, birds and lab animals. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, radiology, parasitology, medical and surgical nursing, anesthesia and pharmacology. Our vet tech training program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technical Education and Activities. Once you've completed this program you can take the national exam to become a credentialed veterinary technician.
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Veterinary Assistant
Program Location: Larimer
Total Credits: 16.25 credits (2 semesters)
Our veterinary assistant program provides education in veterinary health and handling
of a variety of domestic, exotic and large animal species with emphasis on assisting
the entire veterinary team. Our veterinary assistant certificate is accredited by
the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).
Careers & Outcomes
Your degree or certificate can open doors for a career in a variety of settings.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Veterinary Technology program prepares students to take the Technician National Exam (VTNE). States that require the Technician National Exam (VTNE) or the Certificated Veterinary Technician (CVT) and require licensure or certification to practice as a veterinary technician: Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
These states do not require graduates to pass either the VTNE or CVT to practice in that state. Additional in-state on-the-job training may be required. Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
Colorado requires either that graduates sit for and pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
Licensing Board
Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians: https://www.cacvt.org, | 303-318-0652
Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE): https://www.aavsb.org/vtne-overview/ | 816-931-1504