Andrea Macho
Surgical Technologist
Baylor-Garland Medical Center
"I had already taken all of the courses I needed but one to apply for the program, so I enrolled the next fall. You know, when I was a little kid and we played doctor, I always wanted to be the helper. Now I am the helper in my career."
Surgical Technologist
Mathew Joseph
Certified Surgical Technologist
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
"I earned the certificate with good grades and was well prepared for the certified surgical technologist examination, which I passed in September 2008."
Surgical Technologist
Ray Rucker, CST
Certified Surgical Technologist-Advanced Status,
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Clements University Hospital Campus
"El Centro has a well-developed program and is easy to get to from any area of Dallas via DART train or bus. The program is very thorough, with step-by-step instructions and real-life situations to help with the understanding of the process that it takes to be prepared for your career."
Surgical Technologist
Virgilio Fernando
Surgical Technician
USMD Hospital at Arlington
"The best part of the program was how qualified the instructors are. They’re actually operating room nurses, so they not only understand the theory of what you’re studying but also have a totally practical standpoint."
Surgical Technologist
Jesus Cavazos
Student
"The accessibility services have been a great support. Whenever I need help, there is always someone there to help me. My success coach is also a great resource in guiding me to make the right decisions and take the right classes."
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Diane Roberts, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Angel Veterinary Center
Flower Mound
"Even though I had a lot of experience working with animals in a kennel situation, I began to learn why veterinarians do certain things the way they do. The program really teaches you a lot."
Veterinary Technology
Jana Calvert
Senior Licensed Veterinary Technician
Cullman Veterinary Hospital
Cullman, Ala.
"I was working as a veterinary assistant and I knew a lot of the procedures, but until I got the education to support my experience, I couldn’t always grasp why we do things the way we do. It has really given me a greater understanding by having the knowledge and theory behind what we do."
Veterinary Technology
Ken Calabrese
National Accounts Manager
Cook Urological Inc.
Bloomington, Ind.
"Having a degree, regardless of whether it’s in a veterinary or human profession, opens a lot of doors for people interested in the field of medicine. The program basics apply to a broad spectrum of different applications."
Veterinary Technology
Ksenia Banes, CVT
Ophthalmology Technician
Eye Care for Animals
Wheeling, Ill.
"My experience in the Vet Tech program prepared me to both pass my boards and also feel prepared for a real-life career. I gained knowledge and confidence and felt supported and helped along the way by my instructors."
Veterinary Technology
Kyndale Chamberlain
Licensed Veterinary Technician,
Pet Medical Center of Duncanville
"I do medical work with the animals, equivalent to the job of nursing in human hospitals. I love being able to apply what I learned in school to my field. Cedar Valley’s Vet Tech program prepares you to work, and I use my education from there every day on the job."
Veterinary Technology
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