Veterinary Technician, AAS

Admission Criteria and Program Requirements

Before Admission:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum GPA of 2.5

• High School Biology with lab* with B or better OR college equivalent

• Completion of high school Algebra I and II* with C or better OR college equivalent with C or better.

• Placement into college level English and Math

• Interview by invitation. Only the most qualified applicants are interviewed; the college will contact students to schedule interviews when appropriate.

• Career Exploration Form and completion of 20 hours of observation in a veterinary facility within the past year

*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.

Please Note: Admission into the Veterinary Technician program is competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the Veterinary Technician program. If available spaces in the program are not filled by students who have met the aforementioned standards, the College reserves the right to accept students who have, in the judgment of the College, the potential to complete the Veterinary Technician Associate Degree

Deadlines

Veterinary Technician is a fall-start program. Please refer to the Health Sciences Admission Requirements webpage for more information.

Contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 for further information.