Veterinary Technology

Dr. Kimberly Focht, DVM

Contact the Program Director

Kimberly Focht, D.V.M.

Residential Faculty - Veterinary Technology

480-461-7661

Office: TC 50 - Room: TC 423

You’re great with animals. But you’re also great with people. This is why you’ll make a great veterinary technician.

Your career in this challenging and rewarding health care profession begins at MCC.

Admission to the Program

We have a competitive admission process to be admitted into the Veterinary Technology Program at MCC.

See what is required to be eligible to apply to the program on our Program Admission page.

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology/Animal Health prepares students for careers in veterinary technology which require knowledge and skills involving basic medical sciences, animal care and management, veterinary medical care, and client communications and service. Veterinary technicians function as the paraprofessional support staff to veterinarians, bio-medical researchers, other scientists, and animal control and humane organizations.

Career Opportunities:

  • Small animal practice
  • Large animal practice
  • Emergency and Specialty practice
  • Pharmaceutical sales
  • Military
  • Humane societies/Shelters
  • Veterinary Supply sales
  • Public Health Organizations
  • Pet Food Industry
  • and many others

Three-year pass rate (based on a July 1 to June 30 reporting year) on the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)

includes current results for July 1, 2020-June 30, 2023.

# first-time candidates taken VTNE 29
Three-year pass rate 82.8%