Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technology at Collin

The Veterinary Technology program is designed to give students the knowledge and skills needed to work in veterinary clinics, specialty hospitals, research facilities, and animal shelters. Skills acquired through this program include performing physical exams, basic nursing care for all domestic species, providing dental cleanings, assisting in surgery, administering and monitoring anesthesia, triaging emergencies, producing diagnostic images (x-rays), pharmacology, animal nutrition, public health requirements, client relations, and working as a valuable veterinary team member.

SELECTIVE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Information and applications may be obtained from the Veterinary Technology website: http://xlb.jmswierski.com/department/vettech/.

• Informed applicants make better candidates! Become informed about the Veterinary Technology program by attending one of the information sessions listed on the veterinary technology website.
• Applicants must have a high school diploma or its equivalent (i.e., GED).
• Applicants must be enrolled in Collin College. Admission to Collin College does not guarantee admissions to the Veterinary Technology program.
• Complete pre-program required courses with a "C" or better. For a list of the prerequisite courses, please visit the Veterinary Technology website.
• Applicants are required to complete at least 40 hours of clinical experience. Clinical Experience MUST be under the supervision of a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Clinical experience may be paid or volunteer (working, shadowing, or observation in a veterinary clinic or hospital). Once hours are completed, a Veterinary Technology Work Experience form is filled out and signed by the supervising LVT or DVM. A form is required for each location worked and must be submitted with the application.

A mandatory criminal background check and drug screening is required prior to enrollment of all selected applicants. Applicants are also required to produce proof of vaccinations for Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (within past ten years), Hepatitis B, and MMR (if under 22 years of age). Rabies vaccination is completed during the first semester upon acceptance into the program. All veterinary technology students are required to produce proof of health insurance.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS OF THE PROGRAM
To remain enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program, students must maintain a "C" or higher in each course listed as part of the degree plan. Any final course grade lower than a "C" is considered failing.

 FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES / CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS STATEMENT 
After initial acceptance to this program, all students are required to meet specific functional abilities - with or without accommodations - for successful completion of the program and to function safely and effectively in the variety of the profession's settings. The specific functional requirements are found in the technical standards documents provided in the program information on the Veterinary Technology website http://xlb.jmswierski.com/department/vettech/. Students who think they may not be able to meet the functional standards and need accommodation are encouraged to contact the college ACCESS department as soon as this program is of interest.

Health Insurance - All veterinary technology students are required to show proof of health insurance prior to starting course work each semester. 

Department Website
http://xlb.jmswierski.com/department/vettech/