Vet Tech Institute at Pittsburgh is a private, for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Here is a detailed introduction:

Basic Information

Address: 125 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Contact: (412) 391-7021.

School Size: The campus is located in the city and is very small. The total enrollment in 2018-2019 was 337.

Student-Faculty Ratio: According to the data from the fall of 2018, the student-faculty ratio was 27:1.

Admission Policy: An open admission policy is implemented.

Course Setting

Degree Program: The school offers an associate degree program in veterinary technology.

Course Duration: The course lasts 18 months.

Professional Accreditation: Its veterinary technology program has been accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The curriculum is designed to allow students to gain rich practical experience through on-campus kennels and other facilities, providing students with opportunities to practice in the veterinary field so as to better master professional knowledge and skills.

Teaching Team

Teacher Qualifications: The teaching team is composed of people with rich professional experience and qualifications, such as Nicole DiMichele, C.V.T., who has been teaching at the school since 2005 and has served as the school's on-site kennel manager and has also worked in veterinary emergency hospitals and regular clinics; Nikki Giri Monti, L.V.T., 2007 Joined the school's faculty in 2009, graduated from Duquesne University, and worked as a technical supervisor in a large referral clinic.

Teaching advantages: Teachers not only have solid professional knowledge, but also can integrate practical work experience into teaching, help students better understand and apply what they have learned, and provide strong guidance for students' future career development.

Campus facilities

Teaching facilities: The school is equipped with complete teaching facilities, including kennels, operating rooms and preparation areas, clinical laboratories, radiology rooms, etc., providing students with a learning environment similar to the actual veterinary work scene, helping students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical operations and better master professional skills.

Living facilities: There are student dormitories, public transportation, parking lots, and entertainment facilities around, which provide convenience for students' study and life.

Student situation

Gender ratio: According to data from the fall of 2018, 94% of the school's students are female and 6% are male.

Racial distribution: 89% are white, 6% are Hispanic/Latino, 3% are black or African American, and 3% are African American. The school is multiracial, with no Asians, American Indians or Alaska Natives, nonresident aliens, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.

Age distribution: In fall 2018, the school had no students under 18, 18-24, 25-64, or over 65.

Graduation and transfer status: The graduation rate for 2018-2019 was 62%, and the transfer rate was 0%.

Tuition and financial aid

Tuition: Tuition and fees for 2018-2019 were $15,020, and the application fee was $50.

Financial aid: 81% of undergraduates received grants or scholarships, with the average scholarship or grant amount being $5,955.