Colorado vet tech schools teach students to administer and develop x-rays.
As of February 2010, four veterinary technology programs in Colorado held full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association. These public and private institutions grant 2-year associate's degrees in the field, which the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts will grow by 36 percent from 2008 through 2018. Through a combination of classroom work and hands-on training, students enrolled at Colorado's vet tech schools gain the skills needed to care for large and small animals.
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
A private college located in Denver, the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology specializes exclusively in the field of veterinary technology. The Associate of Applied Science degree program requires 24 months to complete and includes a 10-week internship at local veterinary clinics or hospitals for all students. The school-operated laboratories teach students anesthesiology, diagnostic testing and surgical methods. Approximately 80 to 85 percent of students receive federal or state financial aid, according to the Institute's website. Students can participate in student council, mentoring and teaching assistant programs as well as school-organized volunteer activities throughout the year. Career placement assistance is available for graduates.
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
1681 South Dayton St.
Denver, CO 80231
800-950-8001
bel-rea.com
Colorado Mountain College
Colorado Mountain College is a public 2-year institution founded in 1967. The school's Associate of Applied Science degree program in veterinary technology is based at the Spring Valley Campus, a 220-acre farm in Glenwood Springs. The program focuses not only on small animals, but also on livestock and horses with a stable and livestock-handling facility on site along with a dog and cat kennel. The school also offers a certificate in Animal Shelter Management, which students in the program can pursue along with the associate's degree. Federal and state financial aid programs are available for qualified students.
Colorado Mountain College
831 Grand Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
800-621-8559
coloradomtn.edu
Community College of Denver
Home to more than 13,000 students, the Community College of Denver is a public institution. The school's veterinary technology program differs from those at other colleges in Colorado as it allows for part-time study in addition to the traditional, full-time 2-year program. Before taking courses in the field, students must complete prerequisites in biology, English, algebra, sociology, medical terminology and speech. Financial aid, health services and tutoring programs are available for students. A number of intramural sports teams and student organizations are offered on campus.
Community College of Denver
1070 Alton Way
Building 849
Denver, CO 80230
303-365-8300
ccd.edu
Fort Range Community College
Situated in Fort Collins, Fort Range Community College serves Boulder County and a number of communities in the Fort Collins area. The college keeps enrollment to the classroom courses in its Associate of Applied Science degree program for veterinary technology to a maximum size of 24, and all laboratory classes have 12 students or fewer, explains the college's website. During the third semester of the program, students intern in local veterinary offices, and during the final semester they participate in clinical rotations at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In addition to state and federal financial aid, Fort Range also offers work study opportunities.
Front Range Community College
3645 West 112th Avenue
Westminster CO, 80031
303-404-5000
frcc.cc.co.us
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