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Veterinary Technology

Community College of Denver

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 01.8301

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Denver, Colorado

    1111 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, Colorado, 80204-2026

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringCoordinationSpeakingService OrientationTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingInstructingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageBiologyMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeMathematicsEducation and TrainingPsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityManual Dexterity

Tasks

  • Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
  • Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
  • Fill medication prescriptions.
  • Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' respon
  • Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
  • Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareLabel making softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing software

Tools

Animal nail clippersAnimal razorsAnimal restraintsBalling gunsBandage scissorsBenchtop centrifugesBite glovesBlood collection syringesChemical sterilizersCommercial dryersCommercial washing machinesDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital veterinary thermometersDigital veterinary x ray equipmentAdult Magill forcepsAdult non-rebreather oxygen masksAdult styletsAerosol nebulizersAirway suction unitsAmbu bagsAmbulancesAnesthesia syringesAnimal capture netsAnimal catching polesAnimal electrocardiograph ECG unitsAnimal nail trimmersAnimal snaresArterial line cathetersArtificial airway holders

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers31-9096.00
  • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians29-2056.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Animal restraint techniques — apply basic holds under direct veterinary supervision during routine examinations in a clinical setting.
  • Kennel and holding area sanitation — follow established cleaning protocols under direction to reduce disease transmission in an animal care facility.
  • Post-surgical animal monitoring — observe recovering patients and report visible changes in condition to a supervising veterinarian.
  • Medication prescription labels — read and interpret written instructions under supervision before preparing routine fills in a veterinary pharmacy area.
  • Behavioral observation — recognize common signs of distress or discomfort in animals while conducting assigned rounds in a kennel environment.
  • Diagnostic sample handling — collect and label specimens under direct guidance in preparation for routine laboratory tests.
  • Veterinary examination assistance — position and steady animals as directed while a veterinarian conducts initial assessments in an exam room.
  • Facility equipment use — identify and operate basic cleaning tools and cage hardware following orientation training in a veterinary clinic.
  • Client communication basics — listen attentively to pet-owner concerns and relay information accurately to supervising clinical staff.
  • Electronic records entry — input animal intake data into veterinary medical software under close supervision at a front-desk or treatment station.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
57%
Placement Rate
Not reported