Veterinary Technology – Carrington College

How to Become a Vet Tech: Fall in Love with a Dog. Hear from Veterinary Technology Grad Student Jose Gomez and how his Career Unfolded!

Jose Gomez wanted to be a Mechanical Engineer when he entered a community college in Pleasant Hill. But after one course he realized it wasn’t for him. So now he didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life. He began to drift – taking jobs at a sandwich shop, and working as a […]

Veterinary Technology Grad, Laura Simmons, Followed Her Dreams

Laura Simmons began the Veterinary Technology program in September of 2020. Her instructor, Amy Abel, noticed Laura as a dedicated student who went the extra mile to thoroughly learn the material. “When I would read Laura’s responses to homework questions, she wouldn’t just provide a simple answer—she would dive deep into the theory behind it,” […]

Learning From Life: Veterinary Technician, Brittany Cody Masters her Life and Career

Brittany Cody, 26, a recent graduate of Carrington’s Veterinary Technology program, has had enough life experience for someone three times her age. This is what she said about her childhood: “I was being put in the situation to make me become who I’m becoming. I felt that everything was for a reason. I can’t dictate […]

How Animal Lover and Veterinary Technology Representative, Jazminn Fisher, was Inspired to be the Change in her Community

Jazminn Fisher grew up with a love of animals, but she noticed that they sometimes didn’t get the care they truly needed. This inspired her to be the change in her community and beyond, and to study to become a vet tech. Jazminn is now an Enrollment Services Associate for Veterinary Technology at Carrington College, […]

Faculty Spotlight: Kathy Ortega

When you think of a veterinary technician, you probably picture someone who loves animals and wants nothing more than to make them feel better. Kathy Ortega did too when she was a young girl. Her passion for animals led her to become a Registered Veterinary Technician, and eventually an instructor in the Veterinary Technology program […]

What Will I Learn: Veterinary Technology

Going to school for Veterinary Technology is about more than just playing with cute and cuddly animals, like this one. It’s about making them feel better! Carrington College Veterinary Technology[1] students show all the great things they’re learning in the program. “In the classroom we mainly focus on anatomy and physiology. We also focus on […]

A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a veterinary technician? A Carrington College Veterinary Technology program[1] graduate shows us what a typical day is like. Amber is a Registered Veterinary Technician at VCA Mission San Jose Animal Hospital in Fremont, California. “When a patient walks in the door, the receptionist greets them […]

How to Clip Your Pet’s Nails

Carrington College Veterinary Technology students demonstrate how to clip your dog or cat’s nails. It’s important you know the proper way to restrain your pet. Make sure they’re on their side, and hold their legs on the down legs and place your elbow on their neck and head so they don’t hit their head. The […]

How To Check For and Remove Ticks From Your Pets

Your pet is more than a furry friend; they are part of the family and you want them to enjoy a long, active life. A big part of keeping pets healthy goes beyond trips to the dog park and filling the water bowl. If your pet spends any time outdoors they may pick up ticks […]