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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 99.9% 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 120 plus 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 have never been better. Today there are from 8 to 10 fulfilling and exciting jobs available to each graduate just in the immediate Harris–Montgomery 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, writing 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 LSCS, the following are requirements for admission into the veterinary technology associate of applied science degree program: ACT scores of:
Math 24+; Writing 19+; Reading 19+ College Math TSI met (if within 5 yrs)
SAT scores of:
Math 520+; Writing 500+; Reading 500
THEA scores of:
Math 270+; Writing 220+; Reading 230+
ASSET scores of:
Math IA 45+ or CA 23+ Writing 45+;
6 essay or 7+ essay; Reading 41+
COMPASS scores of:
Math Alg 60+ or ColALg 0-40; Writing 85+ and 6 essay or 7+ essay; Reading 81+
ACCU-PLACER scores of:
Math 86+ Writing 80+ Reading 78+
Students should submit a Lone Star College application along with current (official) college transcripts to the admissions department at LSC-Tomball. 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 veterinary technology program should be co-signed by LSC-Tomball adviser during the student’s visit in the admissions department. The veterinary technology admissions application form is also available on the college Web site at http://tomball.LoneStar.edu/
Program applications are reviewed and evaluated for fall admission on June 1 of each year. All applicants will be notified following applicant review date of their status. Students may be notified by letter or phone or both. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all personal information on the application is current.
When admitted to the veterinary technology program, the student should ensure that non- veterinary technology courses (math, English, etc.) are never scheduled between 7:30 AM and 8:50 AM Monday through Friday. This time is reserved for all animal husbandry laboratories at LSC-Tomball.
The veterinary technology program will have an information session at the beginning of July each year. Students that have received admission notifications are encouraged to attend as important information on rules and program requirements will be covered in detail by the program faculty and staff. Questions will be welcomed.
Students receiving admission to the program should be aware that class notes, books, DVDs, and other supplies are required for every class along with special clothing for all husbandry laboratories. Students should expect to purchase all clothing supplies at the beginning of their first fall semester and all classroom supplies should be purchased during the first week of each VTHT class.
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 1140 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 LSCS 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.
For more information, contact Kathleen Diamond, RVT, at 281.351.3358 or kjl01@LoneStar.edu or George W. Younger, DVM, at 281.351.3357 or gwy01@LoneStar.edu Website Address: http://tomball.LoneStar.edu/3087/