Vet Tech Institute
Vet Tech Institute
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The Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh, PA offers:


• Associate in Specialized Technology in Veterinary Technician degree (AST):  Complete the program in 18 months!
• An AVMA-accredited program:  After graduation, you'll be eligible to take the national licensing exam and become a certified veterinary technician
• Job placement assistance after graduation: 96%* of our graduates seeking employment were placed!
• An on-site kennel housing dogs, cats, rabbits, and rodents: Gain hands-on experience with a variety of different animals
• Access to Hog Heaven, a local large animal rescue farm:  Students work with large animals, including horses, goats, pigs and donkeys!

The Veterinary Technician Program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

* Career placement results are for students who graduated between 7/1/2007 through 12/31/2007.

What's Going On Around Pittsburgh?

As a student at the Vet Tech Institute, you'll meet lots of students with the same interests. Pittsburgh offers something for everyone:

• Pittsburgh is home to the National Aviary and the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
• Sports fanatics can take in the city's rich sports history in baseball, football and ice hockey at PNC Park, Heinz Field and Consol Energy Center
• Outdoor enthusiasts will love the easy access to hiking, biking, canoeing and other outdoor adventures
• Night owls will love the local restaurants, night life and cultural events scheduled year round

 

Getting to VTI-Pittsburgh

Vet Tech Institute is located in downtown Pittsburgh, convenient to public transportation. For personal driving directions, click here. Parking is available across the street and on the left and right sides of our building.

 

 
 
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Meet Some of Our Pittsburgh, PA Faculty

Barbra Karner, VMD, Medical Director, graduated from Penn State University with a BS in Animal Bioscience, with a portion of her courses  taken at the University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia.  Dr. Karner obtained her Veterinary Medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1998 and was honored with multiple awards at that time.  Upon graduation she worked as an Associate Veterinarian at an equine medical practice for 3 years.  She then went into companion animal medical and surgical practice where she stayed as an Associate Veterinarian for 7 years before joining the Vet Tech Institute.  With 10 years in private practice, Dr. Karner understands the important role a veterinary technician plays and strives to ensure that every student reaches his or her full potential.

 

Carol Stannard, CVT, Program Coordinator, graduated from Median School of Allied Health Careers with an Associate in Specialized Technology Degree.  She is the Program Coordinator and an instructor at the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh.  She has been working in the veterinary field for almost 30 years, in both large and small veterinary practices and was the office manager for 5 years at Valley Veterinary Service, Inc.  She is certified in Canine Obedience from the National Canine College in Columbus.  Ms. Stannard is an instructor at Vet Tech Institute and teaches courses in anesthesiology, surgical nursing and a course which prepares students to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam.  The combination of Ms. Stannard’s diverse background, her enthusiasm and her outspoken goal of providing high quality education makes her a natural role model for students and an asset to Vet Tech Institute.