At Vet Tech Institute, Vet Tech training is all we do!
Here's a quick snapshot of who we are:
Where: Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
What #1: Associate of Specialized Technology Degree in Veterinary Technology
What #2: Hands-On, Skills-Based Career Preparation
What #3: 30-50 on-site dogs, cats and other visitors (typically)
What #4: Over 1,700 in-person hours, including over 260 on externship.
How Long: 18 months start to finish
Program Accreditation: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) CVTEA
Institutional Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Facilities Include: Kennels, surgical suite and prep area, clinical labs, diagnostic labs, radiography room, and more!
Contact: 125 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 391-7021
Nearby: Student housing, public transportation, parking, and recreation
When: Starting 3 times per year
Who: Animal Lovers, including faculty, staff, and (maybe) you!
Why: It's A Career That Loves You Back!
What's the secret? It's our Experienced Faculty.
We'd love to show you what we have to offer. Request Information or Schedule your visit to see things first hand!
For graduates who entered the programs in calendar 2020 – 2022, the verified employment rate is 95%. 4
Connect with VTI!
You can visit us at:
125 Seventh Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Or, give us a call at:
412.391.7021
Are you ready for a career that loves you back?
Student Housing
We encourage students to live together at Penn Commons, which is a 5 minute walk away and is located in downtown Pittsburgh's historic cultural district. We have arranged for our students to receive preferred pricing at a discount to Penn Common's already affordable rates.
Living with other Vet Tech Institute students at Penn Commons is a great way to have a stronger sense of community, shorten your commute, make close friends, and experience living on your own.
Students choosing to live at Penn Commons reside in fully furnished suites. To learn more about rooms, resident amenities, and on-site security, request more information, ask your VTI representative to arrange a tour of Penn Commons, or visit the site at www.penncommons.com.
Accreditation
The Vet Tech Institute Veterinary Technology program is currently accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The address and telephone number of the American Veterinary Medical Association are 1931 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 925-8070.
For all students who entered in calendar years 2020, 2021, and 2022 and available for graduation, 403 of 615 (66%) graduated within 27 months. Of those 403 graduates, 383 (95%) were employed in field, as verified by a third party. For all candidates who took the VTNE during calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025 within one year of their graduation date, 147 of 254 exam attempts (58%) resulted in a passing score. Candidates may take the exam more than once, and all attempts within one year of graduation, including pre-graduation exams and retakes, are included.
Vet Tech Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The address, telephone number, and website of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges are 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 247-4212, www.accsc.org.
Academic Catalog
The school academic catalog contains specific information about school policies. You can find information on admissions policies and practices, contact information for accrediting and state licensing agencies, information on tuition and fees, refund policies, graduation and employment information, credit transfer policies, accommodations for disabilities, Title IX information, and other consumer information.
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Transcripts For Alumni
If you are an alum and looking for a transcript, we have made it easy. Please click here, fill out the form, pay the small fee, and your official transcript will be in the mail.