A CAREER AS A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Small animal nursing. Equine nursing. Exotic and laboratory animal nursing. Specialties in: surgical, emergency, and medical nursing, radiology, anesthesia, and dentistry. Veterinary business management. Teaching and research.

Call (719) 219-9636 to inquire about a career as a veterinary technician.

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1017 Cheyenne Meadows Road Colorado Springs, CO, 80906 on the web at: http://www.coloradovettech.com

CAVT students learning anesthesiology.

Phone: (719) 219-9636 Fax: (719) 302-5577 E-mail: steverubindvm@att.net

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(719)219-9636

CURRICULUM
The Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology offers small classes only 5 to 15 students per class. You will gain hands on skills that allow you to aid veterinarians as you deliver essential medical services to dogs, cats, horses, and exotic animals. Quarter 1: Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Technology, Business Management, English. Veterinary

Quarter 2: Medical Terminology I, Anatomy and Physiology I, Basic Nursing. Quarter 3: Medical Terminology II, Anatomy and Physiology II, Medical Mathematics. Quarter 4: Parasitology, Microbiology, Pharmacology. Quarter 5: Hematology, Clinical Pathology, Exotic Animal and Laboratory Animal Nursing. Quarter 6: Advanced Nursing, Radiology, Dentistry. Quarter 7: Large Animal Nursing, Anesthesia, Emergency Nursing. Quarter 8: Internship

Financial Aid: Federal Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Veterans Association benefits are also available to those who qualify. Call the CAVT at (719) 219-9636 for more information. Catalog: The CAVT catalog is available online at http://www.coloradovettech.com. Job Placement: The CAVT maintains career placement assistance for all graduates. Career opportunities are available in private practice, the federal government, military, educational institutions, industry, research, and medical laboratories. To date, job placement for CAVT graduates has exceeded 95 percent. Accreditation: The CAVT is licensed by the Colorado State Division of Private Occupational Schools, and is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Facility Tours: A tour and information session is highly recommended. Tours are scheduled by calling the CAVT office at (719) 219-9636.

Hands-on training.

CAVT Student performing a dental procedure.

A long-term class project.

ADMISSIONS
A Career as a Veterinary Technician: Veterinary technicians assist veterinarians in all aspects of veterinary medicine including surgical, medical, and emergency nursing, radiology, anesthesiology, and numerous laboratory procedures. Caring for Animals: Veterinary technology is a caring profession. Veterinary technicians assist animal owners to provide care for their animal companions and provide the best possible quality of life for them.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED Letter of Recommendation Completed Application Form High School Transcript
CAVT Students examine equine radiographs.

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