Pima Medical Institute Offers New Occupational Associate's Degree For Veterinarian Technicians

Pima Medical Institute, 9709 3rd Ave, NE in Seattle is offering a new program - an Associate of Occupational Studies degree for Veterinary Technicians. The first class will be an evening program and is scheduled to begin Feb. 22, 2007.

Seattle, WA (PRWeb) December 12, 2006 -- Pima Medical Institute, 9709 3rd Ave, NE in Seattle is offering a new program - an Associate of Occupational Studies degree for Veterinary Technicians. The first class will be an evening program and is scheduled to begin Feb. 22nd.

"For someone who loves animals and really wants to make a difference in their lives, this is a very rewarding career," said George Borchers, campus director for the Seattle career college. "Students who complete their training as Veterinary Technicians with Pima Medical Institute will receive 15 months of comprehensive training, they'll receive an Associate of Occupational Studies degree, as well as embark on a very rewarding career path in this growing field."

The new program is 63 weeks for day classes and 72 weeks for evening classes. The curriculum includes: veterinary technician nursing skills; pharmacology; radiology; surgical assistance; laboratory procedures; laboratory animals and exotics; large animal medicine; emergency medicine; general sciences and humanities; dentistry and a Veterinary Technician externship.

PMI is one of the premiere medical career colleges in the western United States. The privately owned, accredited school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training at medical facilities that mirror the working environment they will pursue after graduation.

PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Denver and Colorado Springs, CO; Seattle and Renton, WA; Chula Vista, CA and Las Vegas. Additional information is available at http://www.pmi.edu.

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