Program Outcomes
Upon graduating with a Veterinary Technician degree from COCC, students will be able to demonstrate ability to:
- Perform comprehensive veterinary technician medical processes and apply critical thinking skills for optimal patient care.
- Utilize therapeutic and professional communication skills to achieve patient outcomes in collaboration with veterinary health care team members and clients.
- Apply principles of professionalism and confidentiality within the veterinary client patient relationship.
- Implement ethical and legal standards as they apply to veterinary medical practice.
- Practice current concepts of infection control and occupational safety.
- Utilize knowledge of facility policies and procedures.
The following link is the CVTEA Essential Skills List, which students can expect to
become proficient in before graduation.
Program Mission
The Central Oregon Community College Veterinary Technician Program will strive to provide high-quality veterinary technicians to our local, state, and national veterinary medical, public, and research communities.
