Category: Vet Tech
New Year Open House | January 8, 2022
Start the new year off right with a new career! Pittsburgh Career Institute invites you to our New Year Open House. This is a good opportunity to explore the programs PCI has to offer and ask any questions you might have. Whether you choose to pursue Dental Assistant, Veterinary Technology, or anything in between, you could start a…
read moreThe Pittsburgh Pet Expo 2021
This year, the Pittsburgh Pet Expo has more events than ever. From a pet costume contest to crab racing! Yes, crab racing… Don’t forget to adopt one! Crustacean competitions are not even the half of it. Being the largest Pet Expo on the east coast, it has activities for children and adults. It also has…
read moreMarch’s Employee of the Month
The Pittsburgh Career Institute’s employee of the month for March was awarded to Tracy Boesse. Congratulations to Mrs. Boesse! PCI thanks you for all of your work and dedication. Mrs. Boesse is one of PCI’s Veterinary Technology Instructors. Her passion for animals and teaching make her a wonderful person to be around. One of the…
read moreNever Too Late, Never Give Up
Loving animals is one thing, but making your career as a caregiver for animals is another. That is when PCI student, Carla Harris, had an awakening. Balancing a full-time job, being a fiancé, running a household, and having surgery that required the use of crutches post operatively did not stop Carla Harris from pursuing her…
read moreVeterinary Technician Career Guide – Traits, Training, Jobs
There is a lot to know about becoming a Veterinary Technician. Thankfully, you don’t need to go searching for it. Click here to learn everything you need to know!
read more3 Things Veterinary Technicians Love About Their Jobs
People choose to become Veterinary Technicians for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s because Vet Techs want to help people, and others want to work with animals. Every Vet Tech has their own reasons for choosing to work in this field. Here are the top three reasons people love working as Veterinary Technicians: You…
read more5 Reasons Vet Techs Love Their Jobs
It’s no secret that veterinary technicians have awesome jobs. They can work as caretakers at zoos, provide critical care to beloved house pets, and even research ways to keep animals healthier. For any animal lover, or even people looking to make the world a healthier place, veterinary technology is an exciting field. Here are five…
read moreWhat Is a Veterinary Technician?
If you love animals and care about their health and well-being, working in a veterinary clinic can be a lot of fun and make your work a blast! One way to get into the veterinary industry is to become a Veterinary Technician. Not sure what that is? Here’s the answer: What Is a Veterinary Technician?…
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