Veterinary Technician
Washington State law allows Veterinary Technician students to work under the supervision of a veterinarian as an intern. The Veterinary Board of Governors has approved a list of programs that permit student internships.
RCW 18.92.060(4)(b) – Licensing Exemptions
“Nothing in this chapter applies to:
…(4)(b) a person performing assigned duties under the supervision of a veterinarian within the established framework of an internship program recognized by the board;"
- Veterinary Technician Approved Internship Programs
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Schools approved for veterinary technicians by the board under RCW 18.92.060(4)(b):
Bellingham Technical College
Approved: March 2014
Colby Community College, Colby, KS; Distance Learning
Approved: September 2024
Penn Foster College
Approved: March 2014
Pierce College, Lakewood, WA
Approved: December 2013
Pima Medical Institute, Seattle and Renton, WA
Approved: June 2014
Portland Community College
Approved: October 2013
San Juan College
Approved: March 2017
Thompson Rivers University
Approved: September 2017
Washington State University
Approved: June 2014
Yakima Valley Community College
Approved: March 2014
Veterinarian
Washington State law allows for veterinarian students to work as interns under either:
- The direct supervision of a veterinarian during a school vacation period
- The supervision of a veterinarian within an internship program approved by the Veterinary Board of Governors (board)
RCW 18.92.060(4) – Licensing Exemptions
“Nothing in this chapter applies to:
…(4)(a) A person who is a regularly enrolled student in a veterinary school or training course approved under RCW 18.92.015 and performing duties or actions assigned by his or her instructors or working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian during a school vacation period or (b) a person performing assigned duties under the supervision of a veterinarian within the established framework of an internship program recognized by the board;"
- Veterinarian Approved Internship Programs
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The following program has been approved for veterinarian internships by the board under RCW 18.92.060(4)(b):
JBLM First Year Graduate Veterinary Education (FYGVE)
Approved: June 2016