BLINN VET TECH PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION RESCHEDULED

  

The Blinn College Veterinary Technology Program information session originally scheduled for November 12, has been rescheduled for Nov 19th, from 6-7pm.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the program and requirements for admission from program director David Sessum. The deadline to apply for Fall admission is May 31, 2015.

Blinn’s is one of just seven accredited programs in the state that offers vet technician training. The College’s partnership with Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences allows Blinn students to get hands-on training in every aspect of the wide-ranging field.

Up to 20 students are admitted to the program each Fall semester. A strong science and math background are a must to complete the academically rigorous two-year commitment, and students are required to have demonstrated an interest in the profession with 40 hours of supervised veterinary experience prior to submitting an application for admission.

Each student is required to participate in clinical rotations at five different veterinary clinics for one-week stints. At the clinics, students perform the same tasks as a fully-credentialed veterinary technician, providing valuable real-world experience.

After earning their Associate of Applied Science, students are eligible to take their state and national exams to become fully-credentialed registered veterinary technicians (RVTs), with an average starting salary of $31,000. While most RVTs will work in private practices, graduates will also find employment with animal shelters, stables, reproductive facilities, zoos, wildlife facilities, pharmaceutical sales, the military and homeland security.

For more information and to learn about financial aid opportunities, visit: www.blinn.edu.

 

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