Veterinary Technician Requirements
Associate Degree Program - 65 Credits
Admission Criteria Technology Requirements Additional PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Curriculum
Admission Criteria
- High School GPA: 2.5
- GED: Sub-scores ≥ 145
- College GPA: 2.25, based on 9+ credits
- ACT: 18
- SAT: 960
- Test of Academic Skills (TEAS)
- Math: 62%
- Reading: 75%
Additional Admission Criteria
- Job shadow experience: minimum of 25 hours
- Essay: 500 words minimum, explaining why you want to be a veterinary technician and what is the biggest challenge you see of being a veterinary technician?
Job Shadow Experience Form Admissions Essay Form
Additional Program Requirements
Background Check
A background check is required before program classes start.
Rabies and Tetanus Vaccinations
Tetanus: Since students will be working with large animals and learning in an outdoor environment, a current Tetanus toxoid within the last seven (7) years is required. If a student’s vaccine expires while in the program, it is the student’s responsibility to get a booster.
Rabies: To comply with requirements set forth by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Southeast Technical College requires all students accepted into the Veterinary Technician program to be vaccinated against rabies. The rabies pre-exposure vaccination consists of three (3) doses of inactivated rabies vaccine administered intramuscularly in the deltoid regions on days 0, 7 and either day 21 or 28 for proper vaccination. The vaccination should be administered through each student’s healthcare provider.
Students are encouraged to inform medical providers the vaccinations are required for their academic program so that available insurance options may be presented.
Technical Standards
Read the Technical Standards form and review physical requirements. If you apply online, this is part of the application process.
Veterinary Technician Technical Standards
Uniforms
Uniforms are required for this program. Please see the Books, Uniforms and Supplies page for current purchasing options.
Technology Requirements
Southeast Technical College's Veterinary Technician program is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program. You may purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech I.T. Support Center.
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