Milestone Course(s)
*** denotes Milestone course(s)
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.
Additional Program Information
The Veterinary Assistant Level II Certificate program that requires completion of 36 semester credit hours.
A limited number of qualified students are admitted to the Veterinary Technology Program every fall semester. Prospective students must submit application and documentation by the deadline of June 1. All applications will be reviewed, ranked, and 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 tetanus prophylaxis and pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis before entrance. Documentation verifying both prophylaxis will be requested prior to registration for the 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. Norbeto Espitia, Texas A&M University
- Dr. Wayne Deason, Deason Animal Hospital
- 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
- Dr. Mark Stickney, Spay Neuter Network
For further information, refer to the Veterinary Technology website: alamo.edu/pac/vet-tech
