Veterinary Technology

Degree(s) Available:

• Veterinary Technology, AAS

The two-year veterinary technology associate of applied science degree provides the graduate with information, skills and experience they will need to follow a fulfilling career in a veterinary hospital, a zoological garden, industry, a medical research laboratory, a governmental regulatory program or the Veterinary Medical Corp.

Gaining its accredited status in 1990, today the veterinary technology program boasts a 99.8 passage rate on the State and National Board Examination. This success rate is unparalleled in the State of Texas and is rated as one of the highest passage percentage of the 104 programs accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Because the veterinary technology program is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, students are eligible to take all State and National Board examinations as well as work in all areas of animal health care. An individual spends time in laboratories working with cows, dogs, cats, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, exotics and even the more traditional laboratory animals like mice and rabbits. Upon graduation the student is free to pursue any type of animal care situation they so desire.

Job opportunities for registered veterinary technician graduates has never been better. Today there are from 8 to 10 jobs available to each graduate just in the immediate Harris County area. As well as the impressive job market, it should be mentioned that scholarships are also available while the student is enrolled.

The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. The entire 72 hours of credit in the veterinary technology program will transfer to some traditional four year colleges so students may pursue a four year baccalaureate degree in either animal science or agricultural business. Contact an adviser, or faculty member at any of the colleges for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.

General Guidelines

Any student anticipating entrance into the veterinary technology program should ensure that remediation is not required after admission examinations are completed and have been reviewed. If admission examinations indicate the student is in need of remediation in math, English or reading, the student must successfully complete those requirements before applying for entry into the Veterinary Technology program.

Admission Procedure

In addition to the admission requirements of the NHMCCD district, the following are requirements for admission into the veterinary technology associate of applied science degree veterinary technology program:

1. ACT scores of: Math 24+ Writing 19+ Reading 19+ College Math TSI met (if within 5 yrs)
   OR SAT scores of: Math 520+ Writing 500+ Reading 500
   OR THEA: Math 270+ Writing 220+ Reading 230+
   OR ASSET: Math IA 45+ or CA 23+ Writing 45+ and 6 essay or 7+ essay Reading 41+
   OR COMPASS: Math Alg 60+ or ColALg 0-40 Writing 85+ and 6 essay or 7+ essay Reading 81+
   OR ACCU-PLACER: Math 86+ Writing 80+ Reading 78+
2. Students should submit a Tomball College application along with current (official) college transcripts to the admissions department at Tomball College. After visiting with an adviser, the student should submit a separate application to the Veterinary Technology program with duplicate of college transcript. Note: the application to the program should be co-signed by Tomball College adviser during the student’s visit in the admissions department. The veterinary technology admissions application form is also available on the college website at www.Tomballcollege.com

Program applications are reviewed and evaluated for fall admission on June 15 of each year. All applicants will be notified following applicant review date of their status.

Progression Requirements

There are no specific progression requirements for the veterinary technology program. However, each student is required to take VTHT 1345, VTHT 2323, VTHT 2431, VTHT 1441, and VTHT 1191 within one calendar year of registration for the Veterinary Technology Clinical VTHT 2360. Failure to complete this requirement will necessitate delay of the clinical until requirements can be met.

Registration Examination

Students in veterinary technology at NHMCCD are considered eligible to sit for the State and National Veterinary Technology Board Examinations when they have completed all required course work with the exception of VTHT 2360, Veterinary Technology Clinical.

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