[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"detail-sidebar-cat-1-en-105":3,"doc-seo-172857-105":53,"doc-detail-172857-en":127},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"success",[7,14,19,24,29,34,39,44,49],{"id":8,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":11,"show_sort_weight":12,"slug":13},11,1,"Template","Presentations",90,"presentations",{"id":15,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":16,"show_sort_weight":17,"slug":18},12,"Resumes",80,"resumes",{"id":20,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":21,"show_sort_weight":22,"slug":23},14,"Invoices",70,"invoices",{"id":25,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":26,"show_sort_weight":27,"slug":28},15,"Posters",60,"posters",{"id":30,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":31,"show_sort_weight":32,"slug":33},16,"Social Media",50,"social-media",{"id":35,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":36,"show_sort_weight":37,"slug":38},17,"Forms",40,"forms",{"id":40,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":41,"show_sort_weight":42,"slug":43},18,"Letters",30,"letters",{"id":45,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":46,"show_sort_weight":47,"slug":48},21,"Paper Templates",5,"papers-templates",{"id":50,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":51,"show_sort_weight":4,"slug":52},158,"General","general-158",{"code":4,"msg":54,"data":55},"ok",{"site_id":56,"language":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"keywords":60,"description":61,"schema_data":62,"social_meta":120,"head_meta":122,"extra_data":124,"updated_unix":126},105,"en","veterinary-technology-program-summary-and-accreditation-on-campus-veterinary-technology-application-packet","Veterinary Technology Program Summary and Accreditation - On-Campus Veterinary Technology Application Packet","","Veterinary Technology Program Summary and Accreditation outlines the role of veterinary technicians and the career settings where they work, then describes Dallas College’s AAS and certificate pathways. The packet explains accreditation history with the AVMA and partnership with AAHA, eligibility for Texas LVT exams, and modality guidance for on-campus versus distance education. It details application responsibilities, equal educational opportunity assurances, and an application checklist covering program research, admission steps, vaccination proof requirements, transcripts submission, and advising for TSI and placement needs.",{"@graph":63,"@context":119},[64,80,102],{"@type":65,"itemListElement":66},"BreadcrumbList",[67,71,74,77],{"item":68,"name":69,"@type":70,"position":9},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":72,"name":10,"@type":70,"position":73},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/",2,{"item":75,"name":41,"@type":70,"position":76},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/letters/",3,{"item":78,"name":59,"@type":70,"position":79},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/veterinary-technology-program-summary-and-accreditation-on-campus-veterinary-technology-application-packet/172857/",4,{"url":78,"name":59,"@type":81,"image":82,"author":87,"headline":59,"publisher":90,"fileFormat":93,"inLanguage":57,"description":61,"dateModified":94,"datePublished":95,"encodingFormat":93,"isAccessibleForFree":96,"interactionStatistic":97},"DigitalDocument",{"url":83,"@type":84,"width":85,"height":86},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/veterinary-technology-program-summary-and-accreditation-on-campus-veterinary-technology-application-packet/172857.png","ImageObject",442,249,{"name":88,"@type":89},"Sophia Brooks","Person",{"url":68,"name":91,"@type":92},"DocShare","Organization","application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document","2026-10-18","2026-09-01",true,{"@type":98,"interactionType":99,"userInteractionCount":101},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":100},"ViewAction",9,{"@type":103,"mainEntity":104},"FAQPage",[105,111,115],{"name":106,"@type":107,"acceptedAnswer":108},"What does the Veterinary Technology program prepare students to do professionally?","Question",{"text":109,"@type":110},"Veterinary Technicians assist veterinarians with animal care tasks such as administering vaccines and medications, performing diagnostic lab and radiology procedures, and providing monitoring and nursing care during anesthesia and treatment.","Answer",{"name":112,"@type":107,"acceptedAnswer":113},"How are Dallas College Veterinary Technology graduates prepared for becoming Licensed Veterinary Technicians in Texas?",{"text":114,"@type":110},"Graduates of the AAS program are eligible to take the required national and state exams to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Texas.",{"name":116,"@type":107,"acceptedAnswer":117},"What are key items in the application checklist for first-time applicants?",{"text":118,"@type":110},"The checklist includes downloading and reading the program information packet, completing a college admission application if needed, submitting proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination (if under 22), and sending official transcripts for all previously attended institutions.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":121,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":91,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":123,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":125,"site_id":56},172857,1788297235,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":128},{"doc_id":125,"user_id":129,"nickname":88,"user_avatar":130,"doc_module":9,"category_id":40,"category_name":41,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":131,"file_id":132,"file_url":133,"file_type":134,"file_size":135,"view_count":101,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":8,"language":136,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":137,"faqs":138,"seo_title":139,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":126,"read_time":79},962084925636,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_994ba38a5ba835b3df7d355c54d3ed8d","\u0003\n\u0004\n\u0003\u0013TOC \\o \\z \\u \\h\u0014\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923799\" \u0014Program Summary and Accreditation\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923799 \\h \u00142\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923800\" \u0014A. Veterinary Technology Application Checklist\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923800 \\h \u00143\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923801\" \u0014B. General Admission Requirements to the College\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923801 \\h \u00144\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923802\" \u0014Official College Transcripts\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923802 \\h \u00144\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923803\" \u0014Initial Advisement\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923803 \\h \u00144\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923804\" \u0014C. Prerequisite Courses\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923804 \\h \u00144\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923805\" \u0014D. Previous coursework evaluation toward Veterinary Technology\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923805 \\h \u00145\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923806\" \u0014Five-Year Time Limit for Select Courses\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923806 \\h \u00145\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923807\" \u0014Credit by Examination, CLEP and Advanced Placement Credit\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923807 \\h \u00145\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923808\" \u0014Coursework from Institutions Outside of the United States\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923808 \\h \u00145\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923809\" \u0014E. Veterinary Technology Application Materials\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923809 \\h \u00145\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923810\" \u0014F. Application Filing Period\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923810 \\h \u00146\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923811\" \u0014G. Admission and Notification of Acceptance\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923811 \\h \u00146\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923812\" \u0014H. Curriculum Overview Veterinary Technology\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923812 \\h \u00146\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923813\" \u0014I. General Information\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923813 \\h \u00148\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923814\" \u0014Veterinary Technology on Campus Contact Information\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923814 \\h \u00149\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc147923815\" \u0014J. Estimated Expenses for the Veterinary Technology\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc147923815 \\h \u00149\u0015\u0015\n\u0015\u0004\n\u000f\nOn-Campus\nVeterinary Technology\nRevised for Spring 2025\nProgram Summary and Accreditation\nVeterinary Technicians assist veterinarians with caring for animals. Some of the job responsibilities may include administering vaccines and medications, diagnostic laboratory and radiology procedures, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, preparing animals for surgery, monitoring animals under anesthesia and nursing care of ill and injured animals.\nVeterinary Technicians can work as part of a team at animal hospitals, equine and livestock operations, zoos and wildlife facilities, diagnostic laboratories, medical research institutions, and teaching programs.\nDallas College offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology, a Veterinary Assisting Certificate and an Equine Clinical Skills Enhanced Skills Certificate. Graduate of the AAS program are eligible to take the national and state exams required to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Texas.\nStudents enrolled in the on-campus program take all veterinary technology classes on the Cedar Valley Campus. Students who prefer online instruction should refer to the Distance Education Veterinary Technology Program.\nSince 1978, Dallas College Veterinary Technology program has been accredited through the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.avma.org/\" \\h \u0014American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)\u0015. Since 1998, The program has partnered with the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.aaha.org/\" \\h \u0014American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)\u0015 to offer the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.dallascollege.edu/cd/credit/vet-tech/pages/get-started.aspx\" \\h \u0014distance education component\u0015 of the Veterinary Technology program.\nThis information packet contains specific application guidelines and requirements.  Submission of application materials verifies that an individual has:  1) read the packet thoroughly; 2) obtained all necessary documents from designated website addresses; and 3) understood the policies and procedures for application and acceptance to the program.\n__________________________________________________________________________________\nEqual Educational Opportunity\nEducational opportunities are o","cbCailSxXsIFipnu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailSxXsIFipnu","docx",181486,"English","# Program Summary and Accreditation\n## Veterinary Technology Application Checklist\n## General Admission Requirements to the College\n## Prerequisite Courses\n## Veterinary Technology Application Materials\n## Application Filing Period\n## Admission and Notification of Acceptance\n## Curriculum Overview Veterinary Technology\n## General Information\n## Estimated Expenses for the Veterinary Technology","[{\"question\":\"What does the Veterinary Technology program prepare students to do professionally?\",\"answer\":\"Veterinary Technicians assist veterinarians with animal care tasks such as administering vaccines and medications, performing diagnostic lab and radiology procedures, and providing monitoring and nursing care during anesthesia and treatment.\"},{\"question\":\"How are Dallas College Veterinary Technology graduates prepared for becoming Licensed Veterinary Technicians in Texas?\",\"answer\":\"Graduates of the AAS program are eligible to take the required national and state exams to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Texas.\"},{\"question\":\"What are key items in the application checklist for first-time applicants?\",\"answer\":\"The checklist includes downloading and reading the program information packet, completing a college admission application if needed, submitting proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination (if under 22), and sending official transcripts for all previously attended institutions.\"}]","Veterinary Technology Program Summary and Accreditation - On-Campus Veterinary Technology Application Packet | DOCX"]