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Veterinary Technology Admissions
The program admits one class per year, beginning in the fall semester. The program is a limited enrollment program.
The deadline for completed applications to the Veterinary Technology Program every year is May 1st. The deadline for the Veterinary Assistant Program every year is July 1st.
To be eligible to apply to the Veterinary Technology Program, students must meet the following criteria:
- Have a love for animals and a willingness to work hard.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Successfully complete all prerequisite general education courses. (See curriculum.)
- Earn a cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0. . It is recommended that students maintain a 2.3-2.5 GPA in order to be competitive with other applicants.
- Be able to meet program's technical standards.
- Complete 50 hours of observation at a veterinary clinic
- Complete an application packet which includes a personal narrative, an application, etc.
To be eligible to apply to the Veterinary Assistant Program, students must meet the following criteria:
- Have a love for animals and a willingness to work hard.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Earn a cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0. . It is recommended that students maintain a 2.3-2.5 GPA in order to be competitive with other applicants.
- Be able to meet program's technical standards
- Complete an application packet which includes a personal narrative, an application, etc.
Program applicants should be aware that visible tattoos and body piercings (other than earrings) may not permitted in many clinical affiliates. Upon acceptance into a program and the commencement of clinical rotations, students may be required to cover visible tattoos and remove visible piercings.
Students also are placed into two different externships during their time in the Program. These externships give them a variety of veterinary practice settings to work in, as well as opportunities to work in locations that work with animals such as the zoo, animal shelters, and research facilities. Each of the externships lasts 150-200 hours during a semester, and provides the student with broad exposure to various settings working with animals. The locations for externships are selected by the students with the help of the Program Clinical Coordinator.
If you wish to apply for the Program please submit the application online . You may reach the Office of Allied Health Admissions with questions by calling (504) 671-6201.
To get further information on the program, please contact Program Director, Jennifer Limon EdD, RVT at (504) 671-6782 or email her at jlimon@dcc.edu.
Vet Tech Application Forms: