Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
1681 S. Dayton
Denver, Colorado 80247

Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is one of the nation's largest veterinary technician schools. Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology.

Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains on two and a half acres, Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology has classrooms, laboratories, treatment and surgery rooms in addition to a large-animal facility and stables. There are also two off-campus training facilities which center on health care of horses, farm practices and large animal training.

Most Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology graduates complete the 125-credit hour program in two years. Classes include medical terminology, technical writing, chemistry, veterinary science, anatomy, anesthesiology and more.

Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Quick Facts

• During the last quarter of the program, students are required to participate in a 10-week internship. Students can intern in a variety of places, such as zoos, animal hospitals and research facilities.


• Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology's faculty is made up of three licensed veterinarians, more than 15 certified veterinary technicians and two general education instructors.


• More than 80 percent of Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology's student body receive some form of financial aid.


• Total enrollment at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology ranges between 600 and 700 students. Lecture size is approximately 65 students and lab class size is usually between 25 and 35 students with two lab instructors.