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Vet Tech Institute

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, for-profit, 2-year

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Vet Tech Institute

125 Seventh St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

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Phone

(412) 391-7021

Website
vti.edu/

Mission Statement

Vet Tech Institute is focused on excellence in preparing motivated students for successful careers as veterinary technicians through an accredited 18-month program that combines lecture and hands-on learning.

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Mission Statement

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Vet Tech Institute is focused on excellence in preparing motivated students for successful careers as veterinary technicians through an accredited 18-month program that combines lecture and hands-on learning.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$15,240

Out of state

$15,240
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
96%
Did not receive aid
4%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 63.0% $5,261
State/local grants 63.0% $3,914
Institutional grants 8.0% $643
Loans 90.0% $6,731

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
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Undergraduate Majors X

  • AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS
    • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
      • A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well as owner communication. Includes instruction in animal nursing care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, office administration skills, patient and owner management, and applicable standards and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
No information
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
94%
Male Students
6%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian84.29%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities6.79%
  3. Black5.71%
  4. Not Specified1.43%
  5. Asian1.07%
  6. American Indian/Alaska Native0.71%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

389

Undergraduate students

389

Attendance breakdown

Full time
44%
Part time
56%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
Female sports:
  • Lacrosse
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Tennis
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Soccer
    • Lacrosse
    • Basketball
    • Track and Field, X-Country
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Golf

    • Female

    • Lacrosse
    • Basketball
    • Softball
    • Track and Field, X-Country
    • Tennis
    • Swimming
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