A Veterinary Technician is a person trained to assist veterinarians in all facets of animal care, office management and client education. Veterinary Technicians are not only employed in animal clinics, however.
Trained technicians are qualified to work in research laboratories, zoos, or animal parks.
Any place that houses animals may have the need for one or more technicians. A Registered Veterinary Technician is one who has completed a course of study and graduated from an accredited school. The Palo Alto College Veterinary Technology Program was begun in 1996. In 1998, we received our accreditation from the AVMA and our first class graduated. Our program is one of only five accredited programs in the state of Texas.