The program accepts up to 30 students each year. Enrollment into the Veterinary Technology program is limited and competitive. Students must meet the admission requirements to the college as well as admission requirements into the Veterinary Technology program. A point system is used to select applicants. Applicants must be a high school graduate or have completed the GED. Test scores are required for assessment by taking the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam. In addition all applicants must have worked for, volunteered with, or observed in a veterinary practice for 50 hours as part of the applicant’s requirements. Proof of this activity must also be submitted with the application. Transcripts of all high school or college level courses are required. The admissions committee will review and evaluate all information, calculate point accumulation and recommend admission based on the submission of the required information. Applicants with the greatest number of points will be admitted into the program.

An application checklist is included to assist you in submitting all of the required information.

Veterinary Technology Program Checklist

Selection Criteria for Veterinary Technology Program

Selection Criteria

Health Occupations Aptitude Examination

Health Occupations Aptitude Exam General Information

Health Occupations Aptitude Exam Testing Dates and Location

Applications

Applications are accepted beginning January 1st and ending on June 1st of each year for admission into the program beginning the following Fall semester. Applicants are notified of the Selection Committee’s decision by July 1st.

For an application form, click on this link: Application for VTP (Adobe Acrobat reader is required)

Fees

The total costs for the Veterinary Technology Program is approximately $7400.00* for the two-year program of study. This includes tuition, books, uniforms, optional rabies vaccinations**, and the fee for the licensing examination with the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.