Additional Program Information
The Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited the Veterinary Technology program in 1998. Accreditation allows graduates to be eligible to take the Texas State Licensed Veterinary Technician Examination (VTNE) and the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
If a prospective student has a felony conviction this could result in denial of licensure. These students would not be eligible for admissions into the program until a declaratory order process is completed with the licensure board and proof of eligibility for licensure or certification is provided. Prospective students with a criminal record should contact the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners: https://www.veterinary.texas.gov/forms.php
A cohort of qualified students are admitted to the Veterinary Technology Program every fall semester. Prospective students must submit an application and associated documentation by June 1. All applications will be reviewed, ranked, and applicants will be notified by June 15. For further information regarding application process requirements, applicant selection and application packet, refer to the Veterinary Technology website: alamo.edu/pac/vet-tech
Accepted students will be required to have a current tetanus prophylaxis, a rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis vaccination series, and proof of current medical insurance before entrance in the first fall semester.
VTHT courses must be passed with a grade of 75% or better. NO VTHT course older than 3 years, prior to graduation, may be counted toward the AAS degree or certificate in Veterinary Technology.
Advisory Committee Members
Dr. Bradley Book, Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital
Dr. John Clader, Chaparral Veterinary Center
Dr. Wayne Deason, Deason Animal Hospital
Dr. Norbeto Espitia, Texas A&M University
Dr. John Herbold, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Dr. Dennis McIntosh, El Dorado Animal Hospital
Ms. Amy Ramirez, LVT, LAT, Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital
Mrs. Nicole Reininger, LVT, MWI Animal Health
Ms. Crystal Saenz, LVT, Banfield
Dr. Mitchell J. Seal, Public Member
For further information, refer to the Veterinary Technology website: alamo.edu/pac/vet-tech
